Radiation Dosimetry Engineer: Calibration & Lab Innovation

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison is seeking a Radiation Calibration Specialist to provide brachytherapy well-chamber and source calibrations and uphold radiological safety standards. The role includes calibrations of survey meters, and assisting with lifecycle management of sealed and unsealed radioactive sources on site at the designated campus location.

The position supports research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration laboratory, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental laboratory research with knowledge of ionizing radiation physics.
• Experience in radiation laboratory environment, including calibration with radiation sources and equipment.
• Familiarity with liquid radioactive solutions and general laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources
• Consults with department personnel on 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 for internal and external audiences
• Facilitates cooperative research group(s) to improve current and develop new highly sensitive ionizing radiation measurement instrumentation
• Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving clinical ionizing radiation metrology instrumentation

Skills

Ionizing radiation physics

Laboratory safety

Research collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison is seeking a Radiation Calibration Specialist to provide brachytherapy well-chamber and source calibrations and uphold radiological safety standards. The role includes calibrations of survey meters, and assisting with lifecycle management of sealed and unsealed radioactive sources on site at the designated campus location.

The position supports research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration laboratory, with responsibilities