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QA Laboratory Technician

SST Direct

Job Location:

Orangeville, UT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 45

Posted: 23 August 2026 (10 days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory Technician
Location: Orangeville UT
Pay: $26$45/hour
Employment Type: Direct Hire

We are seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to perform analytical inspection and testing activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. This position plays an important role in ensuring raw materials in-process products and finished components meet strict quality safety regulatory and performance requirements.

You will perform routine and specialized testing prepare and track samples operate laboratory instrumentation collect and maintain test data and ensure accurate documentation throughout the testing process. This individual will work closely with Quality Production and Engineering teams in a highly controlled and safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Candidates with laboratory backgrounds in other highly regulated or precision-driven industries such as aerospace pharmaceutical medical device or advanced manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Perform chemical physical and material-property testing on raw materials in-process samples and finished components using approved laboratory procedures.
Ensure testing methods and inspection procedures are performed accurately consistently and in accordance with established quality requirements.
Receive label track prepare and manage laboratory samples while maintaining complete traceability throughout the testing process.
Operate analytical instruments measurement equipment and other laboratory systems according to established procedures and laboratory best practices.
Perform routine equipment checks calibrations and basic maintenance and promptly report equipment issues or abnormal conditions.
Collect record organize and store laboratory data while ensuring accuracy completeness and data integrity.
Maintain complete and legible laboratory records test reports sample histories and supporting quality documentation.
Identify and document test anomalies unexpected results equipment issues sample variations and other deviations requiring further investigation.
Support Quality and Engineering teams during investigations by providing accurate test data and laboratory documentation.
Follow quality procedures aligned with applicable nuclear and laboratory standards including NQA-1 and ISO 17025.
Support internal audits quality checks corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow strict safety requirements related to laboratory operations hazardous material handling radiation protection and criticality safety.
Maintain laboratory organization and ensure equipment samples and materials are properly controlled.
Support extended commissioning and production campaigns as operational needs require.
Identify opportunities to improve laboratory throughput and efficiency without compromising safety quality cost or testing accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in Chemistry Materials Science Engineering Technology or a related scientific or technical field.
13 years of laboratory experience within a regulated technical or high-precision manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with analytical techniques laboratory measurement tools testing equipment and laboratory best practices.
Strong documentation data integrity and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately follow detailed technical procedures work instructions and safety requirements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize unusual test results or equipment conditions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with Quality Production Engineering and other technical teams.