Leading nuclear power facility in UAE is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Specialist for Barakah to provide support for development and implementation of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), conduct daily activities in environmental radiochemistry laboratory, prepare regulatory reports and documentation for Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), support laboratory operations and equipment installation, perform environmental sample collection and analysis, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and best practices.
About the Nuclear Facility – UAE Clean Energy Leader
Facility Type: Advanced nuclear power plant supporting UAE clean energy goals
Advanced Laboratory: State-of-the-art Environmental Radiochemistry Laboratory (ERL)
LIMS Implementation: Laboratory Information Management System for quality operations
Regulatory Excellence: Compliance with Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR)
Safety Standards: International best practices in radiation protection and environmental monitoring
Career Impact & Professional Growth
Strategic Location: Barakah – UAE’s first nuclear power plant facility
Clean Energy Mission: Support UAE’s commitment to sustainable energy future
Technical Excellence: Work with advanced radiochemistry laboratory equipment and LIMS
Career Development: Opportunity to work in cutting-edge nuclear facility with international standards
Position Overview
This Environmental Laboratory Specialist role involves providing critical support for development and implementation of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and conducting daily activities in environmental radiochemistry laboratory at nuclear power facility. You will prepare required regulatory reports and documentation for Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), support laboratory operations including equipment installation and sample preparation, perform environmental sample collection and analysis, ensure compliance with radiation protection standards, and maintain program standards aligned with international best practices in nuclear facility operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Environmental Laboratory Specialist at UAE’s nuclear power facility, you support critical environmental monitoring ensuring safety compliance, work with advanced LIMS and radiochemistry equipment, prepare essential regulatory reports for FANR, contribute to UAE’s clean energy mission through nuclear facility operations, and advance career in specialized nuclear environmental science field with international standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Information Management System
- Support development and implementation of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Use LIMS to support laboratory operations and maintain program standards
- Control access to LIMS and review and audit system regularly
- Ensure availability of platform to record learnings relative to experience
Environmental Radiochemistry Laboratory Operations
- Support all daily activities of environmental radiochemistry laboratory
- Perform hands-on laboratory activities to keep operations running efficiently
- Prepare and conduct all laboratory and field sample analysis for quality and accuracy
- Oversee and participate in environmental sample collection and transport
Regulatory Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare all required reports for regulatory and record-keeping purposes
- Prepare related documents for Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR)
- Ensure regulatory compliance with nuclear facility standards
- Support documentation for Central Testing Lab (CTL) and offsite authorities
Processes, Procedures & Quality Management
- Contribute to development of required laboratory procedures including drafting, reviewing, verifying
- Ensure controlled documents address processes correctly with best practices
- Provide proper corrective action for all issues discovered in program
- Support planning for routine activities including procedure revisions and inter-laboratory samples
Equipment & Sample Management
- Support installation of laboratory and site equipment for effective sample preparation
- Support planning and management of storage of environmental samples
- Support emergency preparedness by performing environmental radiological sample analysis when needed
- Ensure laboratory equipment maintains operational efficiency
Radiation Protection Duties
- Carry out duties related to safe use of radioactive materials within Environmental Radiochemistry Laboratory (ERL)
- Conduct inspections and housekeeping audits of work areas with radioactive materials handling
- Maintain inventory of all radioactive standards and check sources possessed by ERL
- Ensure ERL radiation survey instruments are in proper working order and readily available
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology
- OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Nuclear, or related field)
Educational Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Radiochemistry or Radiobiology
- Master’s degree in field related to nuclear radiochemistry
Experience Requirements
- 3 years of relevant laboratory experience (Minimum requirement)
- Laboratory experience in chemistry, physics, biology, or engineering fields
Experience Requirements
- 5 years technical laboratory experience
- 2 years of experience in radiological environmental laboratory
- Experience handling nuclear power plant required analysis
- Experience with LIMS implementation and laboratory quality systems
Professional Certifications
- Certified ISO 17025 Internal Auditor certification
- SCUBA Diving certification (for environmental sample collection)
- Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) certification or training
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and quality management systems
- Knowledge of radiochemistry principles and environmental monitoring
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Ability to prepare regulatory reports and technical documentation
- Understanding of radiation protection and safety protocols
- Analytical skills for sample analysis and data interpretation
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
About UAE Nuclear Facility Excellence
Join leading nuclear power facility in United Arab Emirates located in Barakah, Abu Dhabi, supporting UAE’s commitment to clean energy future through advanced nuclear technology. Facility operates state-of-the-art Environmental Radiochemistry Laboratory (ERL) with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring highest standards of environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance with Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), providing exceptional career growth opportunities in specialized nuclear environmental science field with international best practices and safety standards.
Career Excellence: Advance your laboratory career in UAE’s cutting-edge nuclear facility with advanced radiochemistry equipment and LIMS technology.
Additional Position Information
Health, Safety & Environment Responsibilities
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards and protocols
- Participate in safety training and emergency preparedness activities
- Report and address any safety concerns or incidents immediately
Quality & Excellence Management
- Support quality management initiatives aligned with ISO 17025 standards
- Participate in continuous improvement programs for laboratory operations
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and precision in all laboratory work
Security & Business Continuity
- Follow security protocols for nuclear facility access and operations
- Support business continuity planning for laboratory operations
- Ensure secure handling and storage of radioactive materials and samples
Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry Graduates: With 3+ years lab experience seeking nuclear facility environmental laboratory careers
- Physics/Biology Graduates: With laboratory background and interest in radiochemistry and environmental monitoring
- Environmental Scientists: With laboratory experience seeking specialized nuclear facility roles
- Laboratory Technicians: With 3+ years experience looking to advance into nuclear environmental laboratory specialist positions
- LIMS Specialists: With laboratory information management system experience seeking nuclear facility implementation roles
- Radiochemistry Professionals: With Master’s degree and environmental laboratory experience in nuclear power plant analysis
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