Radiation Control Technician

About the role

The Radiation Control Technician supports the Institute in the area of radiological protection, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations by measuring, assessing, and documenting radiological conditions in the workplace. Additionally, the incumbent assists other environmental, safety, and health disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace
• Support other environmental, safety, and health disciplines
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in health physics or radiological science and 3 years experience as a radiological control technician or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained
• Equivalence will be evaluated against ANSI/ANS 3.1-1987 technician qualification criteria
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation physics and implementation of radiological controls
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, NRC, and DOT related regulations
• Mechanically inclined, able to troubleshoot and make decisions with limited supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Solid understanding of balancing customer satisfaction with procedure compliance
• Professional-level computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing (ladders, scaffolds, etc.)
• Frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator
• Work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals
• Work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• Experience in an environment under NRC or agreement state regulations
• NRRPT certification or eligibility for certification
• Significant knowledge in a research and development environment with experience in at least one other ES&H discipline, such as industrial hygiene, hazardous material handling, biosafety, or industrial safety
• Training in shipping Class 7 materials under both DOT and IATA
• Experience handling transuranic isotopes

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.