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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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