Job Opportunity at UCLA

["Grimm, Lawrence" <LGrimm@FACNET.UCLA.EDU>]

If you know of any good people who would like to work with the UCLA Radiation Safety Team, please put them onto the following currently opened position:  



 

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN



Requisition Number: 591

Salary: $2958 - $3561*

Closing date: 08-20-02



Description



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 to include 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. Participate in

departmental emergency response efforts. 



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. Possession

of a valid California Driver's License. Ability to lift up to 50 lb.. and to handle 250-lb. drums in the

waste program. Position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued

employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. Continued employment

contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation. Successful completion of TB

test and health exam will be required. 



Apply to DEPARTMENT: Radiation Safety CAMPUS ADDRESS: 501 Westwood Plaza, 4th

Floor MAIL CODE: 160508



*This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.





The following web address attaches you to UCLA's Campus Human Resources job opportunities web site.  





http://www.chr.ucla.edu/chr/tabs/frameset_main_jobs.html





David W. Wheeler, M.A.

Associate Director EH&S/Radiation Safety Officer

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety/Radiation Safety Division

*	wheelerd@admin.ucla.edu   Phone:310/794-7365

*	Fax: 310/206-9051  Pager:1-800-233-7231ext97792

*	On Campus: 501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor, MS 951605

*	Off Campus: UCLA Radiation Safety Division

	501 Westwood Plaza 4th Floor, Box 951605

	Los Angeles, CA 90095-1605





Larry Grimm, Senior HP

UCLA EH&S/ Radiation Safety Division

*	lgrimm@admin.ucla.edu   Phone:310/206-0712   Fax: 310/206-9051 Cell: 310/863-5556  Pager:1-800-233-7231ext93569

*	On Campus: 501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor, MS 951605

*	Off Campus: UCLA Radiation Safety Div, 501 Westwood Plaza 4th Fl, Box 951605, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1605

*	If this email is not RSD business, the opinions are mine, not UCLA's.



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