CareerPlan

Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprenticeship (Level 5 - Higher)

Reading area, GBFull-time£25k–£26k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United KingdomSecurity clearance required

Core

Laboratory-based support for nuclear warhead materials science and engineering analysis, including sample preparation, testing, and data handling.

Role type

Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice

Builds

Nuclear deterrent components and engineering systems

Domain

Nuclear defense / Materials Science

Required skills

Laboratory safety, handling hazardous/radioactive materials, quality standards compliance, laboratory equipment operation, sample preparation, data handling, result reporting

Preferred skills

Team collaboration, problem-solving, interest in science/engineering

Technologies

Laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

Prepare substances and samples, analyze samples, check and report results, follow safety protocols for hazardous materials

Seniority

Apprentice (Level 5 - Higher)