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. The position 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. This role also assists with receipt and delivery to lab of radioactive materials for the campus, which may 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. The position also coordinates emergency response and provides technical expertise for radiological incidents, as necessary.

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.
May require night and/or weekend hours.
May require occasional travel.

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, including keeping compliance metrics, following up with non-responsive permit holders, following up on any permit holder requests or needed database updates, and tracking the two-year storage plan program.
Coordinates with the radiological waste team as necessary.
Assists in performing rad-safety inspections at remote sites using radioactive materials across Texas, requiring operation of 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 of personnel and area monitor dosimetry badges to the main campus and Cyclotron.
Supports the Senior Health Physicist stationed at the Cyclotron Institute in routine activities.
Assists with performing radiation and/or contamination surveys and inventory verification at the 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, requiring operation of a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations.
Performs tasks including 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.