Assistant Health Physicist I

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Assistant Health Physicist I position, with minimal supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks, such as inventory management, lab setup, closure, inspections and reviews, etc.

Requirements

Associate degree or 60 plus hours of college hours in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering or fields such as Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering Technology, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
No experience required
Valid State of Texas Driver license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Degree in a related discipline such as science or engineering
Some work experience, preferably working around radioactive materials and radiation producing devices
Knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Generates, distributes, and collects radiological program reports. This will include keeping compliance metrics, following up with non-responsive permit holders, following up on any permit holder requests or needed database updates, and track two-year storage plan program
Coordinate with radiological waste team as necessary
Assists in performing the rad-safety inspections at remote sites using radioactive materials across Texas. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
Provides expertise to ensure inspections are performed to RSO standards
Assists with all follow-up activities for radiological lab inspections
Schedules and performs remote-site RAM inspections
Assists with distribution and pickup personnel and area monitor dosimetry badges to main campus and Cyclotron
Supports the Senior Health Physicist stationed at the Cyclotron Institute in routine activities to include, routine and special surveys, contamination remediation, dosimetry, inspections, the development and maintenance of the written procedure HP manual, and other duties as assigned
Assists with performing radiation and/or contamination surveys and inventory verification at main campus and Cyclotron as needed
Without supervision, performs surveys and response checks, loads LSC, paperwork and report management
Assists with Cyclotron interlock checks and leak checks on sources as needed
Assists with receipt and delivery to lab of radioactive materials for the campus as needed. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
Tasks include cover lab, perform MDA calculations, perform package check-in procedure, and paperwork management
Coordinates emergency response and provides technical expertise for radiological incidents, as necessary