Job Description

Based onsite - Harwell, Oxfordshire
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Health Physics Technician. You will be working in the Diamond Active Materials Laboratory. This role will involve ensuring compliance with Diamond's Environmental permit and related radiation protection regulations, reviewing experimental proposals, and providing Health Physics support to scientists, visitors, and users within the Laboratory.
The primary focus of this role will be to provide support for the new Active Materials Lab (AML), although the role will also contribute to the current support for the Synchrotron and Beamlines.
Further responsibilities will include:

• Radiation Protection Supervisor for Active Materials Building (Training Provided).
• Review of user risk assessments.
• Contamination checks and log in/out of user samples.
• Maintain survey and waste records.
• Regular Radiation surveys of laboratory.
• Monitoring compliance by all users of safety procedures and practices throughout the laboratories in adherence with relevant company and statutory H&S and other guidelines.

Full training in radiation safety will be provided.
Some travel may be required, usually within the UK usually for training purposes.
About You
You should have A-Level Grade A-C in Science, Mathematics, or equivalent level qualifications. Applicants with equivalent work experience will also be considered. We encourage any University graduate in a science subject to apply
You should have experience of working in a scientific or technical environment. Experience of working with radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
There is a strong emphasis on Health and Safety, so familiarity of risk assessments and legislation is desirable but not essential.
Good communication skills are required to interact with a range of colleagues and stakeholders
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
These positions don't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, and subsequently we cannot consider individuals requiring sponsorship or currently on a time limited visa, such as a Graduate visa. The position offer a permanent contract and so requires existing right to work in the UK with no time limit on your leave to remain.
The initial closing date for applications is 9th November 2025, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
Business Area
Professional/Support
Full Time Salary
32,363 to 34,429 (Discretionary range to 39,592)
Post Type
Full time / Permanent
Closing Date
09/11/2025

Skills Required