Radioanalytical Officer
Position Overview
- Ongoing | Full Time | $80k - $90k +15.4% super
- Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices | generous leave provisions
- Onsite Childcare Centre & Cafe | Free onsite parking | Bus from Sutherland Station
- Are you a skilled Analyst who would like to work with a diverse group of technical & research staff?
About the Opportunity
This role is primarily responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of a suite of wet chemistry laboratories and a large instrument laboratory capable of handling low to intermediate levels of radioactivity. The instrument laboratory contains a large suite of gamma-ray spectrometers, a liquid scintillation counter and a gross alpha and beta counter.
About You
I am seeking an enthusiastic and skilled analyst with an aptitude for problem solving and multi-tasking, and possesses high attention to detail. The new recruit will work with a dynamic and diverse group of technical and research staff, and will possess a passion for safety as they work across multiple laboratories each with their own chemical and radiological hazards - Sangeeth Thiruvoth, Radioanalytical Chemistry Capability Manager
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform gamma-ray spectral analysis, data analysis and complex data calculations
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory and detection equipment including gamma-ray spectrometers, liquid scintillation counters and gross alpha and beta counters
- Sample preparation for analytical and experimental work
- Maintain adequate supply of laboratory equipment, consumables, and chemicals
- Dispose of active and inactive waste
- Develop and maintain compliance documentation
- Train staff and users in gamma-ray spectrometry techniques and safe and compliant laboratory work practises
- Liaise with clients to provide analytical guidance, updates, and schedules
Please click here to view the Position Description.
About Us
ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
Benefits of Working with Us
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.
We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:
- Training, development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance based salary increases
- Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
How to Apply
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Sangeeth Thiruvoth on (02) 9717 3786. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 9 October 2024 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.