RAL Space: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Open-Ended
Hours: Full-Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
We work alongside the UK Space Agency who co-ordinate UK civil space activities, collaborate with international space agencies such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, and also work on projects with other countries and organisations around the world.
An important element of this work is to ensure the environment in our facilities is suitable for the storage, handling and testing of flight hardware which includes monitoring of molecular contamination in accordance with the European Space Agency (ESA) Standards. This service is provided by the in-house Molecular Contamination (MOC) laboratory and involves sample preparation, sampling, analysis and reporting of results using FTIR spectroscopy.
You must be capable of thorough and conscientious work to tight deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities as the need arises. The work of the MOC laboratory involves liaison with multiple teams, so effective oral and written communication skills are essential when dealing with managers, engineers and scientists within STFC and with external stakeholders. There may be some need for travel on an ad-hoc basis, occasionally with overnight stays, and possession of a full UK driving license is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
At the more senior role (band E), you will also:
Person Specification
Possess Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a related subject or equivalent experience:
In addition to the above for the band E position:
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn – about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what’s possible.
STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 07710 115815.
Location: | Didcot, Oxfordshire |
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Salary: | £31,931 to £44,166 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 13th January 2023 |
Closes: | 5th February 2023 |
Job Ref: | 2300000X |
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