Radiation Protection Technician — ALARA Focus

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Radiation Control Technician to support radiological protection within the RPG in the Environment, Health, and Safety division.

The role emphasizes performing radiological surveillance, contamination/dose rate surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements and ALARA principles. The position involves complex surveys, materials release, and incident response to safeguard personnel and the environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and ALARA practices.
• Experience with radiation measurement, contamination monitoring, and survey methods.
• Ability to prepare technical work documents and reports.
• Experience in advising on radiological safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, airborne radioactivity).
• Perform routine, specialized, and advanced radiological surveys in laboratories and remediation areas.
• Conduct release surveys of materials and equipment from radiological control.
• Plan and execute radiological surveys and write associated reports and audits.
• Respond to radiological incidents and assist in corrective actions.

Skills

Radiation safety

Measurement principles

Radioisotope handling

Documentation

Communication

Education

DOE/NRC 3.1 qualification

Tools

Radiation survey instruments

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Radiation Control Technician to support radiological protection within the RPG in the Environment, Health, and Safety division.

The role emphasizes performing radiological surveillance, contamination/dose rate surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements and ALARA principles. The position involves complex surveys, materials release, and incident response to safeguard personnel and the environment.