Laboratory technician for the CERN-MEDICIS Facility

Are you a motivated laboratory technician in the field of electro-mechanics and/or chemistry? Do you want to operate the CERN-MEDICIS mass spectrometer? CERN, take part!
 

Laboratory technician for the CERN-MEDICIS Facility in the Engineering Department (EN), Sources, Targets and Interactions Group (STI), Radioactive Beams Sources (RBS) Section.

As a Laboratory Technician you will join:

• The Engineering Department which provides CERN with the Engineering Competences, Infrastructure Systems and Technical Coordination required for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities.
• The Sources, Targets & Interactions Group (STI) which is in charge of the design, construction, and operation of the components of the CERN Accelerators (LHC, PS, SPS). The Group hereby closely interacts with the beams (Beam Intercepting Devices) and Experimental facilities like ISOLDE (Isotope Separation On-Line), n-TOF (Neutron Time of Flight experiment), CTF3, and the PS and SPS Experimental Areas.
• The RBS Section, that is responsible for the fabrication of target units for the production of radioactive ion beams for the ISOLDE Facility.

This role encompasses target material and ion source developments for the production of new beams and the development of the ISOLDE target stations and dedicated off-line equipment. The Section also maintains an expertise in the operation of the separators and other secondary beam line equipment. The ISOLDE facility provides a large variety of radioactive ion beams for the nuclear physics program at CERN. To provide a safe working environment for the handling of open radioactive source, the facility is equipped with a dedicated Class A type laboratory. A recent addition to the facility is the CERN-MEDICIS laboratory that includes an off-line mass spectrometer for the production of radioactive isotopes for medical applications. The newly appointed laboratory technician will be required to operate the MEDICIS facility providing high purity samples of radio-isotopes for research centers within the MEDICIS Collaboration.

As Laboratory Technician in the RBS Section, you will:

• Operate the CERN-MEDICIS mass spectrometer including maintenance and machine developments.
• Coordinate all activities in the radio-chemistry laboratories.
• Liaise with technicians in charge of the target production, target unit handling and engineers in charge of the infrastructures; participate to the mechanical design of new targets and to integration studies.
• Acquire knowledge of work in radioactive environment and then design work procedures in close collaboration with the CERN radiation protection service.
• Provide technical support for external users.
• Develop methods of implantation and purification.
• Perform radiochemical operation as required.

Higher technical diploma in the field of chemistry and/or electromechanic, or equivalent.

The experience required for this post is:

• Experience of working in a radioactive environment.
• Experience in operating a mass spectrometer.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

• Commissioning & maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of radiation exposure and protection.
• Knowledge of radio-chemistry.
• Maintenance & operation of electro-mechanical equipment.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; objectively assessing and monitoring own work; regularly reporting on progress and advising of any changes in schedule or priorities; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; remaining objective, focussed and productive in a stressful environment; focusing on solutions rather than problems.
• Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities; sharing and letting others participate in own work/project; encouraging team development.
• Communicating effectively: providing others with timely information; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.

The language competencies required are:

• Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and documents in at least one of the two languages.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 10.01.2018.

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.

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:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work during nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work in radiation areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.

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