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Radiological Safety Specialist-08599
Description
Cornell University has an immediate full-time opening for an outstanding health physicist / radiological safety specialist in the Environmental Health and Safety Department. The position supports the University research and teaching operations related to use of radioactive materials (RAM) under a broad scope license and radiation producing equipment (RPE). The use of radiation spans the range of biological, molecular biology, plant and animal science research with radio-labeled chemicals; analytical, medical, and veterinary use of x-ray equipment and accelerators; experimentation in high energy particle and accelerator physics; and radiology and nuclear medicine services for animals. In addition, the use of non-ionizing radiation includes class 1 to class 4 lasers, high field strength superconducting magnets, and RF/microwave sources.
With general oversight from the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the incumbent will manage assigned program areas within the overall University radiation safety program. The primary program areas are: provide expertise in radiological hazard assessment and control, training for radioactive material (RAM) and radiation producing equipment (RPE) users, coordinate and perform radiation safety inspections, and manage the University’s dosimetry and airborne effluent monitoring programs. Assist in ensuring that regulatory and University requirements are met and all radiation sources are utilized safely, develop innovative solutions to problems and situations involving radiation sources, and assist in progressing the teaching and research goals of the University. This responsibility extends to all facilities except the Cornell Medical School.
In addition, the incumbent will support the other radiation safety programs: central storage, receiving, permits, calibrations, radioactive waste, emergency response, sealed sources, radiation producing equipment, lasers, radiofrequency, and magnetic field safety.
Cornell University is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, in the city of Ithaca. Relocation assistance may be provided for this position. You will receive a generous benefits package including: health, dental, vision, 10% contribution to retirement, 30% - 50% children's tuition reimbursement at any educational institution, a culture that appreciates diversity in people and thought, career development and training opportunities, generous leave package including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and family care, and much more. For additional information about living and working here, please visit www.jobs.cufa.cornell.edu.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
BS in health physics, radiological sciences, physics or related fields with a minimum of 2 years or more of professional experience in health physics, or a Masters with 0 to 2 or more years experience Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels Committed to meeting the needs of the individual researcher while maintaining a high level of health, safety, and compliance performance Familiarity with NRC/agreement state licensing and regulations. Familiarity with business software applications (e.g. MS Office). Commitment to provide excellent customer service Ability to pass a background check as required by Cornell. Preferred Qualifications: 5 years experience with a broad scope license program, 2 or more years experience in a university/research environment. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
Job-Environmental Health and Safety Primary Location-Ithaca Organization-EH&S Laboratory Safety Schedule-Full-time Job Type-Standard Overtime Status-Exempt
Contact Name-Jessica Lang Number of Openings-1
University Job Title-Environmental Health Specialist I Level-F Sector*-Endowed
Here is the job opportunity at Cornell - apply online: http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html then click on Staff (non-academic) and Librarian Positions and search for position # 08599.
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