Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician (Geochronology, Marine Carbon Cycle)(G6) - (2025/0320 (006509)) Organization: NAML-Radioecology Laboratory Primary Location: Monaco-Monaco-Monaco-IAEA Environment Laboratories in Monaco Job Posting: 2025-05-20, 4:52:12 AM Closing Date: 2025-06-17, 4:59:00 PM Duration in Months: 36 Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period: 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes Organizational Setting The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. The Division of IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories consists of three laboratories, which are located in Monaco. The Division supports Member States in enhancing their capacity to use nuclear and isotopic techniques to understand marine and atmospheric environmental processes and dynamics, and to identify and address environmental problems caused by radioactive and non-radioactive pollutants and climate change. Main Purpose Reporting to the Laboratory Head, the Laboratory Technician (Geochronology, Marine Carbon Cycle) is responsible for planning and carrying out laboratory activities for geochronology and ocean carbon cycling studies and is responsible for organising of and participating in research vessel-based field missions on the ocean. In addition, the incumbent contributes to training of fellows and scientific visitors in oceanographic sampling techniques at sea and in the laboratory. Functions / Key Results Expected - Organizing and participating in sea-going missions for Radioecology Laboratory’s research and training programmes. This involves coordination of Radioecology-related ship-based work and arranging cruise logistics with national authorities, carrying out water column, sediment and biota sampling at sea using a variety of oceanographic instrumentation and the treatment of data obtained from these instruments; - Contribution to daily planning of laboratory work for geochronology and carbon cycling studies; - Preparing and analysing of marine samples for radionuclides, carbon, nitrogen, pigments and other biological parameters (laboratory radiometric and elemental analyses), and provides recommendations for process improvements; - Assist the research scientists in sediment dating, data preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts for publication; - Contribute to training to fellows and scientific visitors in the use of standard and sophisticated oceanographic sampling instrumentation at sea and in the laboratory. Competencies and Expertise **Core Competencies**(Competency Framework) **Name** **Definition** - Communication - Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. - Achieving Results - Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. - Teamwork - Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. - Planning and Organizing - Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. **Functional Competencies** **Name** **Definition** - Analytical thinking - Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions. - Client orientation - Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. - Knowledge sharing and learning - Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively. **Required Expertise** **Function** **Name** **Expertise Description** - Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry - Good knowledge of analytical Chemistry and experience in wet-lab chemistry/radiochemistry - Administrative Support - MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Proficiency in MS OFFICE and the ability to use databases - Chemistry - Marine Geochemistry - Working knowledge in marine biogeochemical cycles a