Radiation Metrology Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation Metrology Specialist to lead our brachytherapy well chamber and source calibration efforts and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role will be the guardian of accuracy and safety, managing a comprehensive suite of survey meters and overseeing the lifecycle of both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources. Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Metrology Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring personnel and spearheading research to build a world-class, activity-based metrological laboratory. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in experimental laboratory research, with familiarity utilizing liquid radioactive solutions
Experience as a radiation safety personnel member at the laboratory level
Experience in general laboratory safety regulations and procedures
Bachelor's Degree Required

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of radiation dosimetry research through presentations for internal and external audiences
Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving clinical ionizing radiation metrology instrumentation
Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting organizations
Provides instruction and technical support on newly developed and existing measurement instrumentation in various environments
Radiation and Laboratory safety
Facilitates cooperative research group(s) to improve current and develop new highly sensitive ionizing radiation measurement instrumentation
Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources