HEALTH PHYSICIST 00054566
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 22, 2024
Hiring Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary
$52,223-$68,815 annually
Job Description
- Develop inspection standards, safe work methods, and decontamination procedures for authorized users of radioactive materials based on current scientific literature and best practices
- Consult with authorized users of radioactive materials regarding their experiment or general use of radioactive material assisting them in defining and alleviating potential hazards
- Supervise radiation monitoring / dosimetry program for personnel and direct monitoring of reactor areas and laboratories
- Instruct and advise technical support staff in principles and regulations related to radiation hazards
- Perform radiation and contamination surveys per requirements of S&T Radioactive Material License and analyze results
- Conduct training and demonstrations on the safe use and handling of radioactive material, protective equipment and detection and measuring devices
- Maintain instrument inventory preparing requisition orders as needed including calibration of equipment
- Ship and receive all campus radioactive material
Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health physics
- Three years of experience in applied health physics
- Four years of experience in laboratory and/or research activities
- Experience working in a university or higher education
- Supervisory experience
- A professional certification in an appropriate area of expertise (e.g. CIH, CHP, CSP, CHMM, etc.)
- A valid driver's license may be required
- Ability to wear respiratory protection
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