Radiation Dosimetry Calibration Engineer

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison seeks a Radiation Calibration Specialist to provide well-chamber and source calibrations and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role also oversees the calibrations of survey meters and assists with managing sealed and unsealed radioactive sources.

Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Calibration Specialist will contribute to research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental laboratory research with ionizing radiation physics.
• Experience in radiation laboratory environment with calibration equipment.
• Familiarity with liquid radioactive solutions.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources.
• Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting organizations.
• Provides instruction and technical support on measurement instrumentation.
• Radiation and Laboratory safety.
• Contributes to radiation dosimetry research through presentations.
• Facilitates cooperative research groups to improve instrumentation.
• Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving metrology instrumentation.

Skills

Experimental lab research

Ionizing radiation physics knowledge

Radiation lab environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison seeks a Radiation Calibration Specialist to provide well-chamber and source calibrations and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role also oversees the calibrations of survey meters and assists with managing sealed and unsealed radioactive sources.

Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Calibration Specialist will contribute to research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration