• Ongoing | Full Time | $93k - $125k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Childcare Centre on site  |  natural bushland campus | generous leave provisions
• Great Opportunity to join ANSTO and be emersed in interesting and inspiring work
• This role operates and manages a low level gamma spectrometry facility, and supports low level alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis

About the Opportunity

 This is a great opportunity to take end-to-end responsibility for the Low-Level Gamma Spectrometry Facility at ANSTO which provides operational and R&D benefits to ANSTO, Academia and Industry. You will be primarily responsible for several high purity germanium gamma ray spectrometers, and will offer technical support for alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis.

About You

 

"We are seeking a motivated, diligent individual to join our multi-disciplinary team who possess a blend of technical and people skills to deliver new and improved measurement capability to our clients and stakeholders" - 

Jennifer Harrison & Leader, Nuclear Stewardship

Your Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Manage the operation and maintenance of the low level gamma spectrometry instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Prioritise, plan and schedule sample preparation and analysis to meet the specific needs of diverse clients, managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Competent operation of the gamma spectrometer software to perform instrument calibrations, monitor detector performance and calculate reliable analytical results to meet quality assurance requirements.
• Apply basic gamma spectrometry theory and calculation of analytical results, uncertainties and minimum detectable limits, thus recognising issues with detectors and/or software and undertake necessary actions to ensure minimal down time.
• Liaise with gamma spectrometer manufacturers/service engineers to set up a new detector, resolve issues, organise repairs and replacement of old instruments.
• Maintain and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis

 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits.  Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.  ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research.  Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Jennifer Harrison on (02) 9717 3919.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date:  11:59 pm on 11 August 2024 

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

https://careers.ansto.gov.au/job/Sydney-Instrument-Scientist-NSW/1054051066/