Health Physics Technician III or SR

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

22d•$49 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Protection division invites you to consider applying for our Health Physics Technician opening. In this role, you will provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program. You will measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace. May occasionally calibrate radiation survey instruments. In this position, you will: Complete required tasks without extensive supervision - critical thinking and problem solving are required Engage and support research scientists and engineers with considerable interpersonal skill Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, with consistent schedule and work/life balance Receive continued training and instruction Have future opportunities to advance your career while remaining with the Lab This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Please review the following videos to learn more: Apply to work as a Health Physics Tech at Argonne: https://youtu.be/vtcMw-574EY Opportunities at Argonne within the radiological protection program: https://youtu.be/TNLGJxcRG8U Dual Posting This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (III or SR) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows: III Level: Associates and and 3+ years of experience or equivalent. The expected pay range for this level is $48.80-$50.80 SR Level: Associates and 5+ years of experience or equivalent. The expected pay range for this level is $51.20-$53.30

Requirements

Some knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment and ability to interpret results is desirable.
There should be demonstrated interest in science which should include course work in science, engineering and/or mathematics
May require walking and carrying survey instruments up to 20-lbs for extended period of time
Will be required to pass the DOE CORE Test which includes general knowledge of math, science as well as nuclear science fundamentals within two weeks of hire
Qualification period for a HPT varies from six months to eighteen months. At the end of the qualification period an oral board examination is administered. Failure of the oral board examination is evaluated on a case by case basis and could result in additional tests up to termination of employment
Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively and tactfully with internal customers and to successfully develop effective working relationships
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Associates and and 3+ years of experience or equivalent (III Level)
Associates and 5+ years of experience or equivalent (SR Level)

Responsibilities

Provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program
Measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace
May occasionally calibrate radiation survey instruments
Complete required tasks without extensive supervision - critical thinking and problem solving are required
Engage and support research scientists and engineers with considerable interpersonal skill
Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, with consistent schedule and work/life balance
Receive continued training and instruction
Have future opportunities to advance your career while remaining with the Lab