Arbetsbeskrivning

The ESS is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever constructed, a five-tonne, helium cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state of the art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand-new Big Science organisation, and we are building it from the ground up. Come and build the future of science with us! About the role The Environment, Safety, Health & Security (ESH&S) Division at ESS develops, supports, monitors, and assures the implementation of policies, rules, processes, objectives, and best practices at all levels of the organisation in matters of ESH & Security. The Radiation Protection (RP) Group, part of the ESH&S Division, safeguards ESS personnel and the public from ionising radiation related to ESS activities. The 12-member team is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician oriented towards handling the RP radiochemical laboratories to support the organisation as it moves towards steady state operations in 2028 and beyond. The radiation protection group is a service function within ESS and as such the job role is to provide service within the RP group but also to be of service to the overall of ESS staff.  As a Radiation Protection chemist, you will help to maintain and organise laboratory work and sample handling relevant for radiation protection and in parallell try to mitigate exposure risks through constructive thinking with respect to workers exposure and waste production. Flexibility and adaptability to changing work tasks are important. Main responsibilities: Laboratory tasks: • perform routine radiochemical analysis preparing samples for radiometric measurements • contribute to the development of new radiochemical procedures • Operate instrumental service for elemental analysis (ICP-OES etc) • assist in managing the RP radiochemical laboratories • assist in the environmental laboratory with sample preparation • manage the chemical storage and work with the chemistry database • assist in instructing and teaching collegues in routine radiochemical work • assist in performing radiometric measurements (gamma spectrometry, LSC) • take part in regular environmental sampling/survey campaigns • being the contact person between RP and the science/users in questions related to chemical laboratories and their need for services. Radiation protection tasks: • perform radiation and contamination surveys • maintain survey records in our radiological monitoring programme • carry out routine source and efficiency checks of radiation detection equipment • Reviewing user sample proposals from an instrumental/chemical/RP perspective • exchange of dosimeters for workers, work places and environmental monitoring as well as the record keeping of dosimetry measurements. This role may require on-call duty and may in the future require shift work, which will be compensated according to our collective agreement. When you are called in during on-call duty, you should be able to arrive at ESS within one hour. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Lund, Sweden, with a probationary period of six months. We expect the first year to focus on building the foundation for your next steps in your career at ESS, and we will provide support and training. About you It is beneficial if you have practical experience in laboratory work from large scale user facilities, setting up laboratories, planning and organising laboratory procedures and work where ionizing radiation is present, for example from nuclear power plants, hospitals, research facilities, industry or other areas where work is performed in an ionising radiation environment. You may have a few years of professional experience working, planning and operating a chemical laboratory, may have some experience in handling survey meters for radiation protection and radionuclide measurement techniques and having experience in supporting or training other people in matters of chemical laboratory work and associated safety matters. You are familiar with and adhere to laws, rules, and regulations working environment using chemicals. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is a must. It is an advantage if you have worked in an international environment. As a person, you are a team player who interacts effectively with many internal and external stakeholders. You enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise, and you can find the right balance between being flexible and service-minded, yet assertive and firm. You are curious and eager to develop and share your knowledge with others. You can easily adapt to changes on short notice. A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary. You can learn more about the exciting benefits of working at ESS on our careers page. To apply: If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. Last day for receiving application is April 6, 2026. This role requires additional background screening processes and health and safety checks, which will be performed during the recruitment and onboarding process. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on [email protected] For information about the position, please contact Group Leader Radiation Protection Per Roos on [email protected] For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Nerusha Naicker on [email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at [email protected]  We look forward to receiving your application!