Senior Radiation Safety Program Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Sufficient paid time off

Résumé du poste

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety seeks an experienced radiation safety professional to ensure the safety of employees, students, and the public. The role oversees dosimetry, safeguards, and various radiation protection programs under the Radiation Safety Officer.

This position provides leadership to staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports education and research across a large university environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• Certification as a Health Physicist is preferred.
• Familiarization or experience working in a research or clinical laboratory setting with hazards.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences is necessary.
• This position will need to respond to emergencies involving radiological hazards as directed.

Responsabilités

• Stewards the University's Broadscope Radioactive Materials Program.
• Stewards the Emergency Response program & the Radioactive Materials Security program.
• Stewards the University's Dosimetry Programs, including the bioassay program.
• Assists team members with dose investigations, when necessary.
• Supports the RSO by preparing for and attending Safeguards meetings when possible.
• Stewards the radon program and other environmental radioactivity management programs as applicable.
• Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing cooperation and support to the department.
• Oversees laboratory-based counting equipment and systems.
• Assists the RSO with leadership and guidance to the radiation protection office staff.
• Oversees and provides stewardship of the group's internal procedures and recordkeeping processes.
• Assist in implementing radiation safety services across a large university environment for safe education and research.

Connaissances

Technical communication

Emergency response

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety seeks an experienced radiation safety professional to ensure the safety of employees, students, and the public. The role oversees dosimetry, safeguards, and various radiation protection programs under the Radiation Safety Officer.

This position provides leadership to staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports education and research across a large university environment.