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Radiation protection and radioactive waste Specialist Job Description
Functions
As Radiation protection and radioactive waste Specialist you will work in the radioactive waste and service section, and you will be in charge of:
- Coordinating the reception, measurement, temporary storage and treatment of radioactive waste originated in CERN's accelerator tunnels, experimental areas, laboratories and workshops.
- Elaborating safety measures and working procedures, including providing advice to the personnel on radiation protection issues related to the handling, transport and disposal of radioactive substances.
- Participating to the validation of packages of radioactive waste in view of their elimination: this includes organising and performing laboratory measurements (including alpha, beta and gamma spectrometry, optical emission spectrometry, etc.) as well as the evaluation of the results.
- Performing technical supervision of the personnel performing treatment and handling of radioactive waste, including elaboration of work and dose planning and follow up operational dosimetry data.
- Preparing and supervising radiation protection aspects of dismantling projects.
- Supervising the general safety in the radioactive waste treatment centre and temporary storage facility.
- Writing reports, procedures and user manuals, and provide advice and training to users.
After a period of familiarisation you will:
- Participate in and supervise projects in view of optimising elimination pathways.
Radiation protection and radioactive waste Specialist Job Requirements
Qualification required
Higher technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in the field of radiation protection and experience of radiation protection and radioactive waste problematics, or equivalent.
Experience and competencies
- Demonstrated experience in operational radiation protection, radiation protection instrumentation (alpha, beta gamma spectrometry, scintillation counting techniques) and legislation.
- Proven experience in management and elimination of radioactive waste.
- Proven skills in documenting radiological risk assessments and measurements.
- Experience in industrial machines operation for waste treatment would be an asset.
- Experience in regulatory constraints for transport of radioactive (ADR Class 7) goods would be an asset.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
- Knowledge of radiation exposure and protection.
- Knowledge of measurement techniques for ionising radiation.
- Knowledge of radioactive waste management.
- Knowledge of international transport regulation for radioactive substances.
Eligibility conditions
Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than
07.08.2016.By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.
Note on Employment Conditions
We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
These functions require :
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence is required.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization
Radiation protection and radioactive waste Specialist Application Information
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Radiation protection and radioactive waste Specialist Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Healthcare Science
Physics
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| Specialties: |
Geo sciences
Life sciences
Process Engineering
Quality Engineering
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
Postgraduate (Masters)
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| Experience: |
0 - 2 years
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 Years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Geneva, , Switzerland |
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