Radiation Physics Laboratory Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radiation Physics Laboratory Manager to lead the safe and effective operation of our radiation teaching laboratory, which has recently been refurbished as part of a £2.7M project providing state-of-the-art facilities. This is a varied and technically engaging role that combines laboratory management, radiation safety leadership, and support for both teaching and research activities.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will play a central role in ensuring that all laboratory operations comply with current regulations, while delivering an excellent environment for undergraduate and postgraduate learning.

Although your major responsibility will be to manage the radiation teaching laboratory and source stores, you may also be required to undertake experimental procedures in other Physics laboratories to support teaching and research activities.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Management and Radiation Safety

• Lead the day-to-day management of the radiation teaching laboratory, ensuring safe and compliant operations at all times.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), maintaining compliance with ionising radiation regulations and best practice.
• Develop and implement risk assessments, justifications, protocols and contingency plans for laboratory activities.
• Oversee the secure storage, tracking, and record keeping of radioactive sources and nuclear materials.
• Manage ordering, issuing, receiving, and disposal processes in line with relevant legislation (including IRR17).
• Support regulatory inspections and ensure audit readiness at all times.

Teaching and Student Support

• Provide technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate laboratory classes.
• Train and supervise students in the safe use of equipment and experimental techniques.
• Deliver inductions, technical advice, and ongoing support for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Equipment and Technical Expertise

• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratories are fully operational and prepared for teaching and research use.
• Provide specialist technical advice and problem-solving expertise to staff and students.

About you

You should:

• Have good communication skills and be able to deliver a high level of customer care.
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation such as "IRR17" and a strong understanding of the health and safety aspects of working with sealed and unsealed radioactive materials.
• Be well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via our website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Dr Imane Strudwick – School Technical Manager: imane.strudwick@surrey.ac.uk

Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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