Health Physicist

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), a department of University Police and Public Safety, is seeking to hire a Health Physicist. If you are passionate about Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within an academic institution, EHS encourages you to apply. The Health Physicist is responsible for implementing and overseeing the radiation protection program involving X-ray devices, non-ionizing radiation devices (including lasers), and assisting with radioactive materials and radioactive waste. Program elements encompass instrumentation, inventory control, record creation and maintenance, surveys, audits and inspections, training, transportation, environmental assessment, and waste management. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations through auditing and oversight to achieve desired outcomes. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Steward the University's X-ray Safety Program Steward the University's Laser Safety Program Steward the University's Non-ionizing Safety Program, including responsibility for UV, RF, and magnetic field safety Implements radiation safety training programs, and specifically those for X-ray and laser safety Implements policies and procedures in compliance with university policy and state and federal regulations Implements quality assurance procedures for laboratory measurements and analysis Determines risks and performs specialized surveys to evaluate non-routine ionizing and non-ionizing radiation hazards Assists in emergency operations involving radioactive materials Provides technical advice and consultation to supervisors, department heads, and managers regarding ionizing and non-ionizing radiation practices, procedures, policies, and regulations Analyzes and researches data and may present findings at scientific and professional meetings Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental staff members with cooperation and support to further the departmental mission Assists in implementing or helps in implementing a wide variety of radiation safety services across a large research University environment in a manner that allows for safe & efficient education and research to take place.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Steward the University's X-ray Safety Program
• Steward the University's Laser Safety Program
• Steward the University's Non-ionizing Safety Program, including responsibility for UV, RF, and magnetic field safety
• Implements radiation safety training programs, and specifically those for X-ray and laser safety
• Implements policies and procedures in compliance with university policy and state and federal regulations
• Implements quality assurance procedures for laboratory measurements and analysis
• Determines risks and performs specialized surveys to evaluate non-routine ionizing and non-ionizing radiation hazards
• Assists in emergency operations involving radioactive materials
• Provides technical advice and consultation to supervisors, department heads, and managers regarding ionizing and non-ionizing radiation practices, procedures, policies, and regulations
• Analyzes and researches data and may present findings at scientific and professional meetings
• Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental staff members with cooperation and support to further the departmental mission
• Assists in implementing or helps in implementing a wide variety of radiation safety services across a large research University environment in a manner that allows for safe & efficient education and research to take place.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level