Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for over 180 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The main objective of the Department is to maintain and further develop an effective and efficient verification system in order to draw independent, impartial and timely safeguards conclusions, thus providing credible assurances to the international community that States are in compliance with their safeguards obligations. Safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically complex environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political and cultural diversity of the countries.
The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions (Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services); and three Offices (the Office for Verification in Iran, the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services).
Within the Office of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Safeguards, the Section for Safeguards Programme Coordination serves as the principal advisory body in support of the entire management of the Department including formulation and execution of departmental management policies and procedures. The Section provides internal coordination and support in the areas of programme and budget, human resources, performance monitoring, effectiveness evaluation, communication, reporting and project support.
The Office of Safeguards Analytical Services (SGAS) is responsible for the analysis of nuclear material and environmental swipe samples, as well as the coordination of logistics and the Network of Analytical Laboratories (NWAL). Located about 45 km south of Vienna in Seibersdorf, the Office is organized into three sections: the Nuclear Material Laboratory, including the On-Site Laboratory (OSL) in Japan, the Environmental Sample Laboratory and the Coordination and Support Section.
The Nuclear Material Laboratory is responsible for the treatment and measurement of nuclear material accountancy and complementary access samples. The section includes the OSL Team located at the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant, Japan.
Main Purpose
Under the direction of the Radiometry Team Leader, the Senior Laboratory Technician prepares and characterises nuclear material and environmental samples using a wide variety of radiometry equipment in the Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML), including alpha- and gamma-spectroscopy, Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) and light element Carbon, Sulphur and Nitrogen (C-S-N) combustion analyses. This sample characterization includes determination of radioactive isotopes as well as measurement of uranium and plutonium content and isotopic composition. He/she performs troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance of all radiometry equipment in the NML. He/she contributes to the improvement of analytical methods utilized by the Radiometry Team, including WDXRF and C-S-N combustion analyses. and prepares preliminary reports according to the established procedures and standards.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Within established procedures and standards and by coordinating activities within set quality and timeliness goals, the incumbent will:
• Perform required calibrations, troubleshooting and maintenance of the radiometry equipment in the NML, including WDXRF and combustion analysis systems
• Perform gamma- and alpha-spectroscopy measurements of actinides in inspection samples, including uranium and plutonium
• Perform gamma spectrometry screening measurements on “hot” environmental samples received in the NML
• Prepare samples and perform WDXRF measurements of inspection samples for uranium content and trace elements
• Prepare samples and perform measurements of C-S-N content in uranium containing materials using a combustion gas analyser
• Collate and record data and provide related reports for the Team Leader review
• Provide working level suggestions to the Team Leader for improving existing analytical methods procedures
• Participate in the SGAS on-call system
Note: The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
Communication
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Achieving Results
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Teamwork
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Planning and Organizing
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Functional Competencies
Commitment to continuous process improvement
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Partnership building
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Technical/scientific credibility
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Required Expertise
Physics
Nuclear Instrumentation
Good knowledge of various radiometry equipment. Experience in the setup, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of radiometry instrumentation.
Physics
Radiometry
Experience performing quantitative gamma-spectroscopy analysis using HPGe detectors. Experience with alpha-spectroscopy and XRF measurements.
Asset Expertise
Safeguards
Non-destructive Assay
Experience with performing non-destructive assays of uranium and plutonium samples for quantitative and isotopic analysis.
Physics
Radioanalytical Techniques
Strong experience with sample preparation and measurements associated with elemental concentration determination using the WDXRF or EDXRF analysis techniques.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Completed secondary education.
Note: In-line with nuclear security requirements, persons undertaking the Senior Laboratory Technician (RMT) role are required to undergo security background checks.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 55696 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks’ annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance
Closing Date: 2022-05-27, 5:59:00 AM
