ESRF - Experimental Safety Technician

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Job title: Experimental Safety Technician
Ref.: DIR-ExpSafetyTechnician-2022
Contract type: Permanent contract
Salary range: 29 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 29/07/2022

Context & Job description

Within the Safety Group, you will be in charge of dealing with different safety matters related to the experimental program carried out at the ESRF.

Your mission is to ensure the safety follow-up in the following areas:

Chemistry, biochemistry and biology laboratories, in particular:
- Verification of good code of practice for users of the laboratories
- Updating of safety data sheets
- Updating of chemical inventory
- Distribution and verification of protective equipment, safety labeling, instructions
Administrative support in the preparation, organization of the start-up of experiments
Organizational support for periodic inspection of pressure regulators
Purchasing of chemicals and toxic substances

Expected profile

Technical/Academic degree (BTS, DUT, Bachelor or equivalent diploma worth at least 120 ECTS) in the field of chemistry
Practical experience at least 3 years in a chemical laboratory
Good knowledge of relevant French and European Health and Safety legislation concerning chemicals and hazardous substances
High level of English (working language at the ESRF) and French

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your quality of life and your installation in the Grenoble area when relocation is needed.

The annual gross salary may be completed by additional allowances (shift allowance, standby allowance, expatriation allowance, etc.).

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.