NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR (NNR) VACANCIES

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​LABORATORY TECHNICIAN X1
National Nuclear Regulator
Arcadia, Gauteng
Permanent
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Closing Date 16 July 2024
 
Job Details
Division: RITS
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Oil and Energy
Job functional area: Science
Salary: R500 000 - R760 000 per annum
 
Job description
To provide radio-analytical services to the NNR for the dependent verification purposes. Perform radio-analysis for alpha, beta and gamma emitter using alpha spectrometry, gross alpha/beta counter and gamma spectrometry.

​Minimum requirements

• Minimum NQF level 7 in one of these related natural science qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Analytical Chemistry or Applied Radiation Science)
• Minimum of 3 years’ laboratory working experience in analytical or radio-analytical laboratory
• 6 months vocational experience in a radiation protection environment would be an added advantage

 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Sample receipt, preparation and counting
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of peripheral instrumentation and facilities
• Assist in the purchasing of laboratory consumables and other items
• Assist with the administration of samples
• Assist with method development and method validation
• Perform routine sample preparation tasks assigned for the Alpha Spectrometry/Gamma Spectrometry/Gross Alpha /Beta techniques
• Maintain general safety of facilities according to the appropriate Safety and Waste Management

 
Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills
• Project management skills
• Technical report writing and presentation skills
• Time management and attention to details
• Working Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025

 
Preference will be given to candidates of designated group in line with the NNR Employment Equity targets.
 
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