Radiation Measurement Scientist

Bayside Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Australian Government agency in Southern Sydney is seeking a Radiation Measurement Scientist to join a specialist team responsible for maintaining and delivering national radioactivity measurement standards and associated scientific services.

The role involves laboratory analysis of radioactive materials, calibration and metrology activities, data interpretation, reporting, and coordinating national measurement programs in a regulated scientific environment.

Formación

• Degree in Physics, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Science or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of ionising radiation and associated measurement techniques.
• Experience in a scientific laboratory, research or technically regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret scientific data and prepare accurate technical reports.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation, laboratory measurement techniques and experimental procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and document scientific experiments and investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of laboratory quality assurance, safety and compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Undertaking specialised laboratory activities involving the preparation, measurement and analysis of radioactive materials.
• Supporting the development, maintenance and improvement of national radioactivity measurement standards.
• Conducting radiation measurements, analysing scientific data and evaluating measurement accuracy and uncertainty.
• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of national radioactivity measurement and calibration programs.
• Preparing technical reports, measurement certificates and associated scientific documentation.
• Supporting the calibration and verification of radiation measurement equipment for internal and external clients.
• Liaising with scientific, medical and industry stakeholders to coordinate technical services and ensure timely delivery.
• Contributing to laboratory process improvements while ensuring compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the planning, coordination and management of scientific projects, resources and laboratory activities.

Conocimientos

Ionising radiation knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data interpretation

Laboratory instrumentation experience

Experiment design

Educación

Degree in Physics, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Science or related discipline

Herramientas

Scientific instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a large government organisation operating within a highly specialised and regulated scientific and technical environment. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, safety and innovation, they undertake a diverse range of research, technical and operational activities supporting Australian industry, healthcare and the broader community.
Their site in Southern Sydney is seeking a Radiation Measurement Scientist to join a specialist team responsible for maintaining and delivering national radioactivity measurement standards and associated scientific services.

Duties Include:

• Undertaking specialised laboratory activities involving the preparation, measurement and analysis of radioactive materials.
• Supporting the development, maintenance and improvement of national radioactivity measurement standards.
• Conducting radiation measurements, analysing scientific data and evaluating measurement accuracy and uncertainty.
• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of national radioactivity measurement and calibration programs.
• Preparing technical reports, measurement certificates and associated scientific documentation.
• Supporting the calibration and verification of radiation measurement equipment for internal and external clients.
• Liaising with scientific, medical and industry stakeholders to coordinate technical services and ensure timely delivery.
• Contributing to laboratory process improvements while ensuring compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the planning, coordination and management of scientific projects, resources and laboratory activities.

Our client is a large government organisation operating within a highly specialised and regulated scientific and technical environment. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, safety and innovation, they undertake a diverse range of research, technical and operational activities supporting Australian industry, healthcare and the broader community.
Their site in Southern Sydney is seeking a Radiation Measurement Scientist to join a specialist team responsible for maintaining and delivering national radioactivity measurement standards and associated scientific services.

Duties Include:

• Undertaking specialised laboratory activities involving the preparation, measurement and analysis of radioactive materials.
• Supporting the development, maintenance and improvement of national radioactivity measurement standards.
• Conducting radiation measurements, analysing scientific data and evaluating measurement accuracy and uncertainty.
• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of national radioactivity measurement and calibration programs.
• Preparing technical reports, measurement certificates and associated scientific documentation.
• Supporting the calibration and verification of radiation measurement equipment for internal and external clients.
• Liaising with scientific, medical and industry stakeholders to coordinate technical services and ensure timely delivery.
• Contributing to laboratory process improvements while ensuring compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the planning, coordination and management of scientific projects, resources and laboratory activities.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Australian Citizenship (mandatory).
• A degree in Physics, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Science or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of ionising radiation and associated measurement techniques.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory, research or technically regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret scientific data and prepare accurate technical reports.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation, laboratory measurement techniques and experimental procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and document scientific experiments and investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of laboratory quality assurance, safety and compliance requirements.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with scientific colleagues, technical specialists and external stakeholders.

Experience in radiation detection, radioactivity measurement, scientific metrology or calibration would be highly regarded, as would previous experience in nuclear medicine, radiochemistry or related scientific applications.

Candidates with relevant scientific qualifications and transferable laboratory and measurement experience are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will also be required to satisfy relevant site security and medical clearance requirements.

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity to contribute to nationally significant scientific measurement programs within a leading government organisation, combining hands‑on laboratory science, technical analysis and stakeholder engagement.