Radiation Protection Technician

ESRF; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research institute in Grenoble is looking for a Safety Technologist to support the Radiation Protection Engineer. Responsibilities include managing radioactive samples, performing dosimetry, and conducting radiation protection follow-up for beamlines and accelerators. Candidates should have a technician-level degree in radiation protection and proficiency in English. This role offers a permanent contract and competitive compensation with relocation support.

Prestations

Financial support for relocation

Collaborative international environment

Competitive compensation and allowances

Qualifications

• Hold a technician-level degree in radiation protection or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic radiation protection rules and techniques is required.
• Ability to work in a team and proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Control and manage radioactive samples and sources.
• Perform dosimetry and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Conduct daily radiation protection follow-up of beamlines.

Connaissances

Knowledge of radiation protection rules

Teamwork ability

Proficiency in English

Formation

Technician-level degree in radiation protection

Description du poste

Context & Job description

The ESRF Safety Group is responsible for all radiation protection aspects associated with the different accelerators and the different X-ray experimental stations (beamlines), such as shielding calculations, radiation monitoring and personal and environmental dosimetry. The operation of the beamlines requires the use of radioactive sources for calibration purposes and some beamlines use radioactive samples.

You will assist the Radiation Protection Engineer in various radiation protection tasks, in particular:

• control and management of radioactive samples and sources
• dosimetry
• calibration and operation of measuring equipment
• daily radiation protection follow-up of beamlines and X-ray generators
• radiation protection follow-up around the accelerators

Expected profile

• You hold a technician-level degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingenieria Técnica or equivalent) in radiation protection. However, candidates with a lower-level relevant diploma or training are also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of basic radiation protection rules and techniques is required. A training on specific radiation protection topics related to accelerators and X-ray beamlines will be provided.
• Rigour and the ability to work in a team are expected.
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF).

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

• Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
• Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
• Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
• Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
• Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble