Radiation & Laser Safety Specialist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiation Safety Specialist supports the University of Chicago’s Radiation Safety Program and Laser Safety Program. The primary functions include radioactive waste management, radiation monitoring, laboratory surveys, package receipt surveys, radioactive material accountability, emergency response, and ALARA program activities.

Work is supervised at the task level. Responsibilities include instrument calibration, dosimetry tracking, safety training, surveys of laboratories, data entry, and

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Driver's License - Multiple States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting radiation and contamination surveys.
• Perform wipe analysis and contamination assessments to ensure safe conditions.
• Support patient therapy procedures, set up rooms, and decontaminate when needed.
• Conduct daily package receipt surveys and database entry.
• Support the radiation monitoring program, including dosimetry tracking.
• Conduct radiation safety training for University and Medical Center staff.
• Participate in emergency response activities, including spill response.
• Perform instrument calibration and quality control for detectors.
• Carry out radioactive waste management duties and waste disposal.
• Data entry of radiation safety records daily to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Interpret regulatory language

Mathematical skills

Education

College or university degree in related field

Job description

The Radiation Safety Specialist supports the University of Chicago’s Radiation Safety Program and Laser Safety Program. The primary functions include radioactive waste management, radiation monitoring, laboratory surveys, package receipt surveys, radioactive material accountability, emergency response, and ALARA program activities.

Work is supervised at the task level. Responsibilities include instrument calibration, dosimetry tracking, safety training, surveys of laboratories, data entry, and