Health Physicist I/ II - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

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About The Position

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success. Ames Laboratory is seeking a Health Physicist I or II to support the Environment, Safety and Health department. The Health Physicist implements control programs in health physics, radiation safety, laser, radiofrequency, and other electromagnetic energy sources to protect workers and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards of practice. This individual will provide technical advice and health physics support to Ames Laboratory and backup support to Iowa State University to implement the Ames Laboratory strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals. In addition to the duties above, the Health Physicist II will be expected to monitor regulatory changes, evaluate program conformity, revise these programs, conduct surveys, and evaluate regulatory compliance. Excellent coordination and communication skills are needed to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers, group leaders, and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices. This position involves multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Required qualification for Health Physicist I: Bachelor's degree
Required qualification for Health Physicist II: Bachelor's degree & 3 years related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Sciences, Biology/Life Sciences, Physics, Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field.
Experience which demonstrates proficiency in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, , laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, general safety, biosafety, radiation safety, laser safety, regulatory compliance or other related ESH activities.
Technical training/experience covering OSHA, EPA, NFPA or related workplace regulations, guidelines and standards.
Work experience at a Department of Energy National Laboratory, Federal research facility, college/university, or other research laboratories
Accredited certifications in hazardous materials, safety, health physics, or other fields (i.e., ARRT, CHMM, ASP/CSP, CHP, NRRPT, CLSO, etc.)

Responsibilities

implements control programs in health physics, radiation safety, laser, radiofrequency, and other electromagnetic energy sources to protect workers and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards of practice
provide technical advice and health physics support to Ames Laboratory and backup support to Iowa State University to implement the Ames Laboratory strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals
monitor regulatory changes, evaluate program conformity, revise these programs, conduct surveys, and evaluate regulatory compliance
negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers, group leaders, and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices
prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.