There is an EH&S position open at the University of Arkansas. Can you please share the following with the listserv?
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The University of Arkansas Facilities Management Department is now accepting applications for a Radiation Safety Officer. Duties include, but not limited to: Receiving isotopes and conducting
surveys of packages for contamination; Delivery of isotopes to users; Performing laboratory inspections; Assisting personnel with the setup and evaluation of new laboratories; Conducting swipe tests and instrument surveys; Performing leak tests on sealed sources;
Picking up radioactive waste; Distributing dosimeters to users; Responding to spills and other emergencies; Assisting with the administration of training to new users; Accompanying regulatory agency representatives during routine inspections; Reviewing user
applications; Attendance of all meetings of the Radiation Safety Committee; Acting as the University’s liaison with the Arkansas Department of Health.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or a related field
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At least five years of experience as a health physicist, or in physics, chemistry, biology, or a related field
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Formal, documented training in radiation safety
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Individual received security clearance
Required license(s)/certification(s):
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or a related field
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Ten years of experience as a health physicist, or in physics, chemistry, biology, or a related field
Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
A complete position announcement, including additional minimum and preferred qualifications and salary information, may be viewed at the University Human Resources' job portal
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Radiation-Safety-Officer_R0040349?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national
origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not
disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
John Dixon
Laboratory Safety Compliance Coordinator
Environmental Health & Safety
University of Arkansas
Office: 479-575-5336
jdd07**At_Symbol_Here**uark.edu
