Job Opening

["Dowling, Gia" <DOWLING@ADMIN.UCLA.EDU>]

UCLA's Department of Environment, Health and Safety, Radiation Safety
Division currently has two openings for Sr. Health Technicians.  Please see
job description and required skills below.

Skills, Knowledge, and abilities essential to perform the job:

Associates degree (including cumulative course work in science and math) and
two years of experience in a closely related field, 
OR
Bachelor's degree in physical science,
OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the
Radiation Safety Officer.

Working knowledge of radiation instruments.  Familiarity with mathematics
sufficient to use instruments, perform surveys, and handle waste by applying
radioactive decay, inverse square law, and simple dose formulae.
Interpersonal skills to interact closely with faculty and staff effectively.
Possess valid California Driver's license.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
and to handle 250-lb drums in the waste program.

Duties to be performed on the job:

As identified by governmental regulations and license requirements, receive
and survey incoming shipments, collect radioactive waste and prepare for
disposition.  Perform radiation survey measurements and safety audits of
laboratories including decontamination and decommissioning.  Analyze and
collect samples for counting with spectrometric instruments.  Perform
bioassays to determine levels of internal deposition of radioisotopes within
the body.  Calibrate radiation detection instruments.  Provide basic
guidance to research employees in the areas of radiation protection.
Develop and maintain timely records via log books, forms, and computer.
Occasional technical memoranda must be written using knowledge of radiation
terms.  Participation in departmental emergency response efforts.

Salary range:	$2775 - $3341/month

Please send your resume either by facsimile, email or mail to the following:
UCLA EH&S 
Attn: Gia Dowling
10920 Wilshire, Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA  90024
(310) 825-7076 - fax
dowling@admin.ucla.edu
Please note on your resume or cover letter that you are applying for the
Senior Technician position.


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