Radiation Protection Technical Engineer (HSE-RP-RWM-2026-65-GRAE)

Assist waste producers from the LHC experiments and participate in the operation of the CERN radioactive waste treatment centre. Develop ability to advise on safe handling, packaging, interim storage, and transport of radioactive waste. Ensure traceability of waste characteristics and actions performed on them. Monitor and control radiation protection and technical operability of radioactive waste facilities.

Requirements

• Advise radioactive waste producers
• Assist with the reception of radioactive waste items
• Measure the physical properties of radioactive waste items
• Ensure traceability of radioactive waste characteristics and actions performed on them
• Define appropriate interim storage conditions and processing pathways
• Monitor and control radiation protection and the technical operability of radioactive waste interim storage and processing facilities
• Contribute to the radiological classification of waste packages
• Verify compliance of final waste packages with applicable specifications
• Draft engineering and technical documentation in English and/or French

Benefits

• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme
• Membership of the CERN Pension Fund
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances
• Relocation package
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes