IAEA: Laboratory Technician (Electronics) – Vienna

 

Main Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Section Head, the Laboratory Technician (Electronics) assist in the management and maintenance of different equipment used at the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre (NSDTC) in the field of control and data acquisition of scientific instruments, microprocessor applications and information communication technology. In addition, he/she provides assistance in the training and technical backstopping support to applied research and development projects and training courses offered to Member State experts.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Assist the team in the control and data acquisition of scientific instruments, microprocessor applications and information communication technology of nuclear security instrumentation.
• Prepare, and ensure in good working order, all equipment and training kits required for various nuclear security training courses involving instrumentation systems and microprocessor applications.
• Assist in the training of fellows and other trainees from Member States on effective use of nuclear instrumentation for radiation detection, spectrometry and other nuclear security applications.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name Definition   Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.   Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.   Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.   Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition   Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.   Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.   Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description       Administrative Support MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Good computer skills, including experience in the use of programming language and good knowledge of Microsoft Office       Physics Nuclear Instrumentation Good knowledge of electronics, software interfaces and their applications to nuclear instrumentation systems Ability to comply and carefully follow nuclear laboratory procedures and safety requirements.       Nuclear Engineering Quality Assurance and Control Familiarity with quality systems and quality assurance/quality control measures in a laboratory environment

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Completed secondary education. Post-secondary studies with certification or degree in physics or electronics engineering, is an asset.
Minimum of six years of relevant working experience in the field of instrumentation, electronics and measurement technology.
Extensive experience and knowledge of hardware and software interfacing with scientific instruments, virtual instrumentation and microprocessor applications, preferably in the field of nuclear security instrumentation.
Experience in teaching and practical training in the field of nuclear security instrumentation is an asset.
Working knowledge of gamma spectrometry techniques is an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Administrative skills test to IAEA standard may be part of the process.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements