ESRF - Experimental Safety Technician (M/F)

At a glance

Job title: Experimental Safety Technician (M/F)
Ref.: 25-32-P-DIR-SAF
Contract type: Permanent contract
Salary range: 31.4 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 26/05/2025

Context & Job description

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

Ensure the safety follow-up in chemistry, biochemistry and biology laboratories and beamlines, 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, organisation of the start-up of experiments carried out at the ESRF.
Organisational support for periodic inventory, inspection of pressure regulators and chemical products.
Purchasing of chemicals and toxic substances.
Drafting of procedures and rules.

Expected profile

Technical/Academic degree (BTS, DUT, Bachelor or equivalent diploma worth at least 120 ECTS) in the field of chemistry.
Practical experience of at least 2 years in a chemical field and/or chemical laboratory.
Good knowledge of relevant French and European Health and Safety legislation concerning chemicals and hazardous substances.
Intermediate English level (working language at the ESRF).
Good written communication skills.

Working conditions

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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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 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.