Context The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is an international centre for fundamental research. It is Europe's leading centre for research using neutrons and operates the brightest neutron source in the world. You will join the ILL's Radioactive Waste Management and Decontamination Group (GTDA), comprising a Head of Group, an engineer and four technicians. Your tasks As a technician within the GTDA group, which is part of the ILL's Health Physics, Safety and Environment Service (SRSE), you will play a key role in the production of radioisotopes, the treatment and management of radioactive waste, and work operations performed in radioactive environments at the ILL. This post is primarily related to the production of radioisotopes. Here you will have the following main duties: -Installing the containment tent on the hot cell roof and bringing the necessary equipment to the work site -Preparing the shielded casks (vinyl sheeting and bolting) -Removing the vinyl sheeting and decontaminating the casks once they are removed through the hot cell roof In the context of radioactive waste management, you will have the following duties: -Collecting and sorting waste produced at the facility -Dismantling mechanical parts and cutting up bulky waste -Conditioning waste in the appropriate packaging -Assisting with waste characterisation using gamma spectrometry and with x-ray inspections of waste drums -Assisting with the loading of radioactive waste packages for transport -Performing on-site waste transport operations In the context of work operations in radioactive environments, your duties will include: -Decontaminating specific areas (e.g. reactor pool, hot cell, active effluent tanks) and mechanical parts and tools -Assisting those working in a radioactive environment to put on and take off protective clothing and helping to maintain the radiological cleanliness of the work sites -Installing/dismantling containment tents -Glove box and hot cell operations: ? removing items under containment conditions ? decontamination operations ? replacing gloves under containment conditions. Your profile -You have a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (NVQ or equivalent) or have completed training as a radiation protection technician or as a technician specialising in radioactive waste management and work and decontamination operations in radioactive environments (or equivalent) -Experience of working in a nuclear environment is desirable -You have knowledge and experience of working in radioactive environments -You have expertise in dismantling and cutting techniques for metals -You are able to ensure strict application of procedures and have a meticulous approach to your work. -You are well organised and able to work independently -A strong team spirit is essential. What we offer Quality of life - A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Prospects - We guarantee you a secure permanent position in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online via our career portal by 31.03.2024, quoting reference number 24/07. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) is based in Grenoble (France) and operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons. United by our passion for progress and technology, we drive science and research forward every day. Together, we can pave the way for discoveries that will help to make our world a better place.