Laboratory Technician (Environmental Science, Risø Campus)

Job summary

This role involves working as a laboratory technician in an international laboratory focused on environmental radioactivity and radiochemical analysis. The position includes responsibilities in environmental radioactivity monitoring and R&D activities, with a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a laboratory technician, preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Strong hands-on skills in laboratory work, particularly in radiochemical analysis and measurement techniques (radiometric and mass spectrometric).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and a Scandinavian language, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technicians and researchers in the laboratory.
• Prepare and analyze large series of samples for radioactivity determination.
• Calculate and assure the quality of results before communicating them to researchers and customers.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and optimize measurement protocols.

Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Structured, flexible, and responsible approach to work.
• Motivated to learn and gain new skills.

Education

• Relevant educational background in laboratory technology or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Experience with radiometric techniques (alpha, beta, gamma, liquid scintillation counting) and mass spectrometric techniques (ICP-MS and ICP-OES) is advantageous.