Within the Science Directorate, the Scientific Support Division provides the ESS neutron science program with experimental support including user laboratories, sample environments, deuteration, and hall coordination in close collaboration with Instrument Divisions.

The Support Laboratory group at ESS is preparing to support all scientific users of the ESS instruments by providing on-site laboratories for general chemistry as well as specialized laboratories for soft matter/life sciences, materials characterization and radioactive materials.

We are now seeking a Support Laboratory Scientist for the Radioactive Materials Laboratory (RML) to support the user program with facilities for the safe handling of activated samples and materials. In this role, you will be responsible for the user operations, safety and development of the RML facilities, and will work in close collaboration with other members of the Support Laboratory group.

Day-to-day, you will be expected to:

• Be responsible for the safety and operations of the RML and active sample storage room.
• Provide RML user services including operation of equipment, user assistance and methodological laboratory services.
• Carry out expert safety reviews for the Experiment Safety Review committee.
• Organize procurement, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment and laboratory infrastructure in the RML.
• Collaborate with instrument teams, the Radioprotection group and Support Laboratory team to provide safe and effective experimental support to users with active samples.
• Collaborate with other research infrastructure to develop and follow and best practices for active material laboratories and active sample handling procedures.
• Participate in scientific projects and collaborations with the RML user community.
• Assist with installation/setting up/renewal of laboratories.