WE ARE

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.
The current vacancy is in Directorate for Nuclear Safety and Security, Reactor Safety and Components Unit of the JRC. The mission of the JRC Directorate for Nuclear Safety and Security is the implementation of the JRC Euratom Research and Training Programme, the maintenance and dissemination of nuclear competences in Europe to serve both “nuclear” and “non-nuclear” Member States. JRC Directorate G supports the relevant policy DGs and is a key partner in international networks and collaborates with international organisations and prominent Academia and Research Institutes.
The Reactor Safety and Components Unit is part of Department for Nuclear Safety and Asset Management within the Directorate. The major objective of the Department is to provide scientific support to the EU nuclear safety policy. The Reactor Safety and Components Unit contributes to technological innovation of nuclear reactor safety through experimental testing, numerical simulation and analysis. Further information: http://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/tools-and-laboratories/open-access-jrc-research-infrastructures/environmental-mechanical-materials-assessment-emma_en
The purpose of the activity is to support materials research work through preparation, testing and analysis of materials samples. In particular, state-of-the-art laboratories are available to apply or develop metallographic, metallurgical and materials practice and methods. The work is very supportive for the sectors on innovative materials as well as materials for engineering belonging to the Reactor Safety and Components Unit.
We offer an attractive, dynamic, international work environment at the forefront of nuclear science and development in a world-renowned laboratory in its field. The job environment offers a unique opportunity to be involved and to support EU policies. The Netherlands is very well known in Europe for being a very family friendly country with a very high happiness score for children. The working conditions at the JRC allows for some home-office also for laboratory technician, online collaborations as well as to perform occasional business travel.
The scientific activities require frequent interactions with European and international stakeholders which is an asset for a further professional career development.
Our staff is based in Petten (NL). A convenient bus service connects our offices to the cities of Alkmaar and Amsterdam. Children of employees can attend the European School of Bergen. More information about the benefits of working for the European Commission can be find here Working at the Commission – conditions and environment (europa.eu)

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for dynamic candidate that has the enthusiasm to collaborate in a dynamic and engaged team as a Laboratory Technician. Ideally, the candidate should have a background in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry or alike to support materials research work.
The successful candidate should have experience as laboratory technician or work experiences with good hands-on working ability in laboratories and also willingness to attend relevant trainings. The objective is to execute the preparation, testing and analysis of structural materials as e.g. steels, metallic alloys and other products. The ideal candidate has working experience in charge of similar laboratories.
The successful candidate will be also in charge of the organisation of a laboratory in terms of running maintenance and calibration of equipment, and the procurement of consumables and new equipment. To support audits of the facilities, the candidate will also ensure that auditing documents are kept up-to-date and properly stored.
Language: English with B2 level

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