Health Physics Technician: Field & Lab Safety & Support

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, invites applications for a Health Physics Technician. The role provides field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program, measuring, assessing, and documenting radiological conditions in the workplace.

This union position offers a clear career path with ongoing training, a structured environment, and comprehensive benefits. The selected candidate will operate within a professional, multidisciplinary science and engineering center and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment used in accelerator facilities, bench tops, glove boxes, hoods, and novel instrumentation.
• DOE mandated radiological training and ongoing coursework are required to pass after two weeks.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with internal customers and develop working relationships.
• Some experience in a customer service environment is preferred.
• Capability to wear respirators and PPE as part of the PPE program.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program.
• Measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace.
• Complete required tasks with minimal supervision; critical thinking and problem solving are required.
• Engage and support research scientists and engineers with interpersonal skill.
• Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center with work/life balance.
• Receive continued training and instruction.
• Have future opportunities to advance your career within the Lab.

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, invites applications for a Health Physics Technician. The role provides field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program, measuring, assessing, and documenting radiological conditions in the workplace.

This union position offers a clear career path with ongoing training, a structured environment, and comprehensive benefits. The selected candidate will operate within a professional, multidisciplinary science and engineering center and