RADIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST
About The Position
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS. Mission: Quantum is someone to assist the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with routine radiological surveys to support Nuclear Regulatory compliance, open and close X-ray operations, waste classification and accountability, leak test compliance and precise measurement and calculation of ionizing radiation doses absorbed by human tissue or materials storage issue(s) and assignment(s). Manage hazards associated with radioactive material and ionizing radiation producing devices as low as reasonably achievable. Will support radiation measurements/sampling at AMCOM facilities by providing technical expertise in the area of radiation and radiation safety by recording acquired data for analysis and interpretation.
Requirements
- Possess high radiological protection technological skills as demonstrated by technical school practical demonstration, laboratory and/or job performance.
- Ability to operate nuclear counting and analysis equipment, interpret and properly respond to regulatory requirements of spectroscopy results.
- Understanding of the natural laws of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of radiation damage, methods of detection, and hazards assessment.
- At a minimum should have six (6) or more years of general experience integrating equipment and software for operational, testing, or demonstration purposes and analyzing systems and technologies related to one or more of the task order designated disciplines and a high school diploma or GED.
- Experience should demonstrate the ability to meet the duties described above.
- A bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ experience or a master’s degree and two (2) years’ experience combined with the task order related experience may be used in lieu of the above stated experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to recognize and informally classify the various types of radiological material.
- A registered Health Physicist with at least 10 years’ experience in the area of Radiation Safety with respect to DoD commodities to support the AMCOM Safety Office through review of test data, site surveys and inspections for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) site license management which permits transport, handling, and maintenance performed on aircraft and missile components at depot, overhaul and maintenance sites by providing technical expertise in the area of human factors engineering associated with radiation and radiation safety for the evaluation of systems and components.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on, in-field presence and real-time industrial radiological evaluation and safety recommendations at various test ranges, demonstrations and training sessions.
- Operate nuclear counting and analysis equipment, interpret and properly respond to regulatory requirements of spectroscopy results.
- Recognize and informally classify the various types of radiological material.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
