Radiation Control Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

24d•$43 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Radiation Control Technician in the Radiation Protection Group within its Environment, Health, and Safety division. The role supports laboratory operations through radiological protection and radioactive material management. Work includes radiological surveillance, contamination, dose-rate and exposure surveys, and verifying worker compliance with radiological safety requirements, procedures, policies, and ALARA principles. At level 3, the technician independently performs routine, specialized, and advanced surveys; prepares associated records and reports; evaluates radiological conditions; supports technical work planning; posts and labels radiologically controlled areas and items; responds to incidents and emergencies; and provides specialized support for radioactive material shipments and nuclear material management. Level 4 additionally performs highly complex surveys, sample collection and analysis, consults with customers on radiological safety needs, conducts comprehensive assessments and investigations, plans radiological work, provides comprehensive shipment support, and verifies worker compliance while supporting training. The position requires safe and effective work in accordance with the Laboratory’s Integrated Safety Management Plan, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. It is a full-time, career, non-exempt hourly position eligible for overtime and represented by a union. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, California. The position is subject to a background check and requires acceptable identification to access Lab sites.

Requirements

Level 3: Previous DOE/NRC 3.1 DOD-qualified Radiation Control Technician (RCT), Health Physics Technician (HPT), Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT), or equivalent.
Level 3: Comprehensive understanding of radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles, including monitoring, analysis, and radioisotope identification.
Education, or a combination of education and experience, sufficient to acquire specialized concepts and technologies in the relevant discipline.
Level 3: Ten years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling, and radiation monitoring, including at least three years as a qualified RCT/HPT/ELT.
Ability to apply specialized radiation safety, radiation measurement, and radioisotope handling principles to general assignments.
Experience developing and providing technical advice and instructions, preparing operational and quality assurance procedures, and providing other services needed to achieve radiation safety.
Good written, oral communication, and computer skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
Ability to work independently under broad program or project direction and collaborate with technical authorities and subject-matter experts.
Achieve and maintain status as a DOE-qualified radiation control technician; level 4 specifically requires DOE-qualified RCT status.
Ability to perform the physical requirements: approximately two hours of sitting and four hours of standing and/or walking daily; up to one hour of fine manipulation, keyboard/mouse use, and grasping; routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds; perform routine squatting, kneeling, climbing, bending, and twisting; and reach for up to two hours daily during swipe and meter operations.
Perform work effectively, efficiently, safely, and respectfully; produce high-quality work; organize work to meet schedules and productivity expectations; communicate with supervisors and staff; comply with policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements; report observed non-compliance; maintain accurate records; and complete researcher requests and projects within established guidelines.
Level 4: Fifteen years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling, and radiation monitoring, or a combination of experience and education in radiation protection or health physics, including at least five years as a DOE-qualified RCT/HPT/ELT.
Level 4: Extensive technical expertise in radiation safety principles, including monitoring and radioisotope identification, radiation measurement, and radioisotope handling.
Level 4: Comprehensive experience providing technical advice and training instructions and developing operational and quality assurance radiation protection procedures, technical work documents, and other radiation safety services.
Level 4: Strong written, oral communication, and computer skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
Level 4: Ability to use complex and varied instrumentation and equipment to perform surveys and collect and analyze samples, including use of mechanical and hand tools.
Level 4: Technical certification (NNRPT) or an appropriate combination of college courses, degree, and specialized training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a research facility.
Experience leading programmatic-level work scope, such as MC&A, a Qualification Program, or DOT.
Some lead technician experience.
Technical certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct radiological surveys, including radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity surveys, and prepare associated documents, reports, and audits.
Perform routine, specialized, advanced, and, at level 4, highly complex surveys of laboratory, construction, remediation, and other work areas.
Perform release surveys of materials, equipment, and property being moved from radiologically controlled areas to uncontrolled areas.
Evaluate radiological conditions and support development of radiological work authorizations, work plans, survey plans, and other technical work documents.
Post and label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
Assess, audit, investigate, and take other measures related to radiological corrective actions, incidents, and emergencies.
Respond to contaminated personnel and areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies.
Plan radiological work activities, including complex work with minimal oversight at level 3.
Provide radiological support for preparation, packaging, and shipment or transfer of radioactive materials; provide support for Material Control and Accountability and Nuclear Material Management activities.
At level 4, consult with customers about radiological safety needs and assist with planning and implementing research.
Verify worker compliance with radiological and ALARA standards, practices, procedures, and policies; support training activities at level 4.
Follow the Division Integrated Safety Management Plan and its core functions, complete required training, maintain a current Job Hazards Questionnaire or equivalent, work safely, and observe Stop Work Authority.
Produce quality work, organize work to meet schedules and commitments, communicate progress and ideas, comply with Laboratory policies and requirements, submit accurate records, respond to researchers, and support safe and respectful operations.