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RSO Position Announcement



The University of Louisville Department of Environmental Health and

Safety wishes to post a position announcement for a Radiation Safety

Officer on Radsafe.





UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE



RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT



Now Accepting Resumes for Immediate Start Date



The University of Louisville has a challenging and exciting career

opportunity for the position of Radiation Safety Officer in our

Environmental Health and Safety Department. This position is needed to

support our rapidly growing biomedical research programs as well as

clinical uses of radiation. The successful candidate will be responsible

for laboratories and clinical areas at U of L to meet Agreement State of

Kentucky, EPA and granting agency requirements regarding radiation

safety. The university has two broad radioactive materials licenses,

which govern the use of radioactive material in research labs, a cancer

center, hospital and soon to be on-line PET imaging center. A qualified

and motivated individual will find a unique opportunity to apply health

physics training and experience in a diverse research and clinical

setting.



MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



·	Manage the day to day operations and oversee staff of the  

Radiation Safety Office

·	Prepare and administer the budget for the Radiation Safety

Office

·	Review and approve research projects involving radioactive

material

·	Develop, plan and implement radiation safety policy and

procedure

·	Develop and implement education and training for users of

radioactive material

·	Serve on Radiation Safety Committee activities and act as

administrator for committee activities 



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE



This position requires a degree in health physics, physics or other

related field. The candidate must meet the minimum Agreement State of

Kentucky (or USNRC) requirements for training and experience to qualify

as a Broad License Radiation Safety Officer. Must have a strong

background in academic/research uses of radioactive material. Must

possess good computer skills and excellent verbal and written

communication skills.



BENEFITS/LOUISVILLE AREA INFORMATION



Good benefits package including retirement plan contributions, medical

insurance, dependent tuition, paid sick leave and 15 days vacation the

first year. U of L also shuts down for one week during Christmas

holidays which is not included in vacation time. Louisville offers a

reasonable cost of living, has a strong arts community, Located on the

Ohio River and 2-4 hours from four major cities (St. Louis, Cincinnati,

Indianapolis and Nashville, Louisville also offers a great deal of 

entertainment and recreation.



CONTACT INFORMATION



Interested applicants should send their resumes to Cheri Hildreth Watts

at University of Louisville Department of Environmental Health and

Safety; 1800 Authur Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40208-2759. Position

open until filled.





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