job posting

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

UCLA Office of Environment, Health and Safety has a job opening for a Senior
EH&S Technician within the Radiation Safety Division.  Salary:$2775 -
$3341/monthly.  Qualifications: 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. Please
send resumes to: Gia Dowling, EH&S, 501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor, LA CA
90095 or by fax 310-825-7076, or by email dowling@admin.ucla.edu


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