Overview
The Safeguards Inspector (Radioanalyst) contributes to the analytical operations of the On-Site Laboratory (OSL) by performing treatments and measurements on nuclear samples for IAEA safeguards verification activities. The role also involves conducting analytical evaluations and quality assurance measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct radiochemical work on nuclear material samples, including sample dissolution, chemical separation, and isotope dilution mass spectrometry.
- Perform sample processing inside hot cells using master-slave manipulators.
- Carry out measurements on various analytical instruments.
- Analyse and evaluate analytical data and report results.
- Plan and coordinate analytical activities and generate weekly reports.
- Perform data verification and validation, and assess measurement uncertainties.
- Implement nuclear material accountancy and QA procedures, and identify and correct deviations.
- Perform routine maintenance of analytical equipment, track performance, and participate in calibrations.
- Prepare and carry out IAEA safeguards inspections and collect information for verification.
- Work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials.
Required Experience
- Minimum of five years of experience in a relevant analytical field, preferably associated with laboratory operations or analytical method development in a laboratory environment.
- Sound knowledge and experience of laboratory quality management systems.
- Experience of handling uranium, plutonium and other actinides and sound knowledge of related safety procedures.
- Ability to perform high quality work in an analytical laboratory, preferably a nuclear laboratory.
- Practical work experience with highly radioactive samples using hot cell manipulators a strong asset.
- Understanding of K‑edge absorption principles, X‑ray physics, and mass spectrometry techniques an asset.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or closely related field.
