Senior Radiation Control Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

13h•$52 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Radiation Control Technician (RCT) in the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) division. Working within the Radiation Protection Group, this position supports the Laboratory’s research and operational radiological activities. The Senior RCT works independently with minimal direction, consults directly with radiation workers to address complex technical and regulatory problems, coordinates radioactive materials shipping and receiving, and leads in-person radiation worker practical training. The position conducts radiological surveillance and surveys, including contamination, dose/exposure, and airborne radioactivity surveys; verifies compliance with ALARA practices and standards; and supports Material Control and Accountability and Nuclear Material Management. Other work includes radiological characterization, air monitoring, sample collection and analysis, radiological work controls, records management, and incident response. The role uses complex instrumentation, mechanical tools, and hand tools to support a safe and compliant research environment. Work is primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, across the site, inside and outside buildings, and at off-site field locations. Access to construction and demolition sites and permitted hazardous waste storage facilities is required. Exposure to hazardous materials, hazardous energy sources, ionizing radiation, and radioactive materials is likely. The position has emergency on-call duties and requires security vetting for access to nuclear materials. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position is a full-time, non-exempt career appointment, is represented by a union, and is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Fifteen years of relevant experience in radiation or health physics programs, including at least five years as a qualified DOE/NRC 3.1 or DOD-qualification RCT, Health Physics Technician (HPT), Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT), or equivalent.
Comprehensive experience developing radiation protection procedures and technical work documents, including providing technical advice and training instructions.
Must achieve and maintain status as a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory DOE-qualified RCT.
Technical certification (NNRPT) or an appropriate combination of college courses or degree and specialized RCT training.
Extensive understanding of radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles, including monitoring, analysis, and radioisotope identification.
Demonstrated technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines, including radioactive materials transportation.
Experience conducting radiation worker training classes.
Experience conducting domestic radioactive materials shipments in accordance with DOT requirements, including classification, packaging, and shipping.
Comprehensive knowledge of radioactive materials shipping requirements and practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of operational radiation protection contamination-control practices for alpha, beta, gamma, and hard-to-detect radionuclides.
Comprehensive understanding of radiological safety programs, such as spectral analysis, MARSSIM/MARSAME protocols, and DOT HMR.
Strong computer skills, including preparing training materials, writing reports, and conducting survey analysis.
Ability to routinely lift and transport 40 pounds; frequently bend and stoop; and stand and walk for 4–6 hours per day.
Ability to pass a routine medical examination and required training, including respirator fit testing, formal HAZWOPER training, and other related emergency response training.
Ability to perform up to four hours per day of fine manipulation, keyboard and mouse use, and simple and/or power grasping.
Must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must complete security vetting for access to nuclear materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting international radioactive materials shipments in accordance with DOT requirements, including classifying, packaging, and shipping radioactive materials.
Current DOT training, including radioactive materials advanced shipper training.
Previous completion of a train-the-trainer class.
Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Dangerous Goods Professional.
Experience leading programmatic-level work scopes, such as Material Control and Accountability, qualification programs, or DOT programs.
Some Lead Technician experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and highly complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis for radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactive materials in laboratories, construction areas, remediation sites, and other work areas; prepare related documents, reports, and audits.
Consult with customers about radiological safety needs and assist with planning and implementing research by providing radiological protection support.
Coordinate radiological support for preparing, packaging, and shipping or transferring radioactive materials; serve as the Laboratory point of contact for radioactive materials shipping and receiving.
Lead in-person radiation worker practical training, develop training materials with Radiation Protection Group and EHS colleagues, recommend improvements, and manage training equipment and tools.
Perform release surveys of materials, equipment, and property moving from radiologically controlled areas to uncontrolled areas.
Evaluate radiological conditions in facilities and work locations to support radiological work authorizations, work plans, survey plans, work controls, laboratory duties, and waste management technical documents.
Post and label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
Conduct assessments, audits, investigations, and other activities related to radiological corrective actions and incidents or emergencies.
Respond to contaminated personnel and areas and to other radiological incidents and emergencies.
Provide radiological support for Material Control and Accountability and Nuclear Material Management operations.
Verify worker compliance with radiological and ALARA standards, practices, procedures, and policies, and conduct and support training activities.