Safeguards Inspector (Radioanalyst)(P3)
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 appropriate 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 (IDMS).
- 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 on-site and generate weekly reports.
- Perform data verification and validation, and assess measurement uncertainties.
- Ensure analytical results are obtained under appropriate authentication measures.
- Implement nuclear material accountancy and QA procedures, identifying and correcting deviations.
- Perform routine maintenance of analytical equipment, track records, and participate in calibrations and interlaboratory comparisons.
- Prepare and carry out IAEA safeguards inspections at nuclear facilities/sites and collect information for verification.
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.
