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Radiation Protection Technical Engineer(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 5,266 - 5,793 / month
Full-timeOn-siteJunior

Assisting LHC experiment waste producers at CERN's treatment center, managing diverse radioactive waste. Hands-on experience with radiation detection instruments required. Tax-free salary, 30 days paid leave.

Requirements

  • Educational background in health physics or radiation protection
  • Solid understanding of radiation protection principles
  • Solid understanding of applicable regulatory frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with radiation detection and measurement instruments
  • Experience in detection and quantification of ionising radiation
  • Introductory experience with quality management systems (QMS)
  • Basic control, verification, traceability, and documentation practices
  • Foundational knowledge of operational process analysis
  • Consideration of performance, risk, and safety aspects
  • Exposure to radioactive waste management and/or decommissioning projects (asset)
  • Strong foundation in health physics
  • Emphasis on radiation protection principles and regulatory compliance
  • Solid knowledge of radiation detection and measurement techniques
  • Interpretation of measurement results
  • Good understanding of quality assurance principles and tools
  • Documentation control, traceability, and basic verification processes
  • Understanding of engineering process performance and safety assessment methodologies
  • Attention to risk analysis and operational safety
  • Ability to prepare clear, structured technical documentation
  • Spoken and written English or French
  • Commitment to learn basics of other language
  • Nationality of CERN Member or Associate Member State
  • Maximum two years professional experience since graduation
  • Highest educational qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract
  • University degree required
  • No PhD degree
  • Valid driving licence

Tasks

  • Assist LHC experiment waste producers
  • Participate in CERN waste treatment centre operations
  • Assess impacts of radioactive component end-of-life management
  • Advise on safe management of diverse radioactive waste
  • Assist with radioactive waste item reception
  • Measure physical properties for safe waste management
  • Ensure traceability of waste characteristics
  • Ensure traceability of waste management actions
  • Define appropriate interim storage conditions
  • Define appropriate processing pathways
  • Monitor and control radiation protection in waste facilities
  • Monitor and control technical operability of waste facilities
  • Contribute to radiological classification of waste packages
  • Verify compliance of final waste packages
  • Draft engineering and technical documentation in English/French

Education

Compulsory education

Languages

EnglishBusiness FluentFrenchBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Tax-free salary

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • CERN Pension Fund membership

Family Support

  • Family, child, and infant allowances

Other Benefits

  • Relocation package

Learning & Development

  • On-the-job and formal training
  • Language classes
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