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Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Employer
AWE
Location
RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
1 Nov 2024
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Job Details

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £33,770 - £50,650 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Closing Date: 29th of October 2024

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE has exciting opportunities for Mass Spectrometry Scientists to join the Radiochemistry Group, bringing their experience to AWE and to successfully play a key role delivering for our customers.

The Radiochemistry Group within the Materials & Analytical Science (MAS) Function supports multiple programmes at AWE. This includes Nuclear Forensics for our Nuclear Threat Reduction customer who require us to maintain and develop a diverse capability which utilises a range of isotope mass spectrometry techniques to characterise materials used within the nuclear industry. The multidisciplined group collaborate with chemists, physicists and material scientists across MAS to provide an extensive characterisation capability.

The Radiochemistry group is looking for mass spectrometrists to work within the Nuclear Forensics area and contribute to additional programmes as and when required. This a multi-disciplinary role where you can be expected to use your experience with traditional mass spectrometry techniques coupled with our unique methods to characterise materials of interest.

The role requires you to perform analysis of both radioactive and conventional materials, develop and optimise existing analytical methods, participate in proficiency tests and exercises whilst also conducting discrete packages of research and development activities to ensure we can continue to meet our customers current and future needs. Traditional outputs expected are in the form of analytical reports, technical R&D reports and oral presentations.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

  • A recognised degree level, masters or post graduate science qualification in chemistry, physics, isotope geochemistry, materials science, environmental or forensic science supplemented with relevant laboratory experience.
  • Experience with mass spectrometry techniques including ICPMS, MC ICPMS, TIMS or SIMS supporting material characterisation is essential.


Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

  • Experience or knowledge of method development and validation.
  • Experience with data analysis and interpretation.
  • Experience or knowledge maintaining instruments.
  • Willingness to work with radioactive material.
  • A proven track record with analytical and technical report writing.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and able to communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent organisational skills: capable of multi-tasking, identifying and managing priorities to meet defined time scales.
  • Experience of working within a team towards common goals.
  • A positive attitude and able to adapt well to change.
  • Willingness to represent AWE externally and able to travel abroad if required.
  • A passion for scientific discovery


Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.


The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:
  • You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
  • We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
  • Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.


Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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