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Position available at University at Buffalo
The following is the announcement for a radiation safety position open at
the University at
Buffalo. Interested parties should respond to the Human Resources
individual identified at the end of the posting.
RADIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST
Looking for a great career as a Radiation Safety Specialist in a growing
University setting? The University Facilities department at University at
Buffalo is searching for an individual who will enhance our dynamic team. We
provide exceptional training programs and growth opportunities while
fostering a work environment of efficiency, innovation and excellence. Our
compensation benefit package is comprehensive. Salary range is $ 39,000 -
$52,000.
Brief Description of Duties:
Perform routine radiation protection surveys in campus radioisotope
laboratories for compliance with Departmental and State regulations.
Inspect laboratory's radiation safety programs; enforce regulations and
recommend corrective and preventive measures. Perform surveys for removable
radioactive contamination and radiation levels. Analyze samples, interpret
results and follow up until full compliance is achieved. Review requests
for changes in user's programs and make recommendations to the Radiation
Safety Manager. Prepare reports for approval by various oversight
committees. Conduct departmental "New User Orientation" program. Develop
training material and participate in retraining sessions for radiological
workers. Receive and process incoming radioisotope shipments; check for
external and internal contamination and decontaminate if required; notify
vendor of problem. Verify users authorization to receive radioactive
materials. Maintain database of inventory information and arrange
deliveries to users. Issue/collect personnel monitoring devices to
individuals who require them and maintain those records. Perform leak
testing of sealed radioactive sources. Receive and process radioactive
waste for disposal according to State and Federal guidelines. Perform
oversight of routine inspection of radiation producing machines. Schedule
and perform bioassays when required. Perform instrument calibration and
quality control/performance testing of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in natural science or engineering required. Bachelor's
degree in Health Physics or graduate degree in science or engineering with
courses in radiation protection is desired. Three to five years experience
in the field of applied radiation protection is required. Experience in an
academic and/or research environment is preferred. Courses in radiation
safety may be substituted for experience requirements. Graduate training in
natural sciences or engineering may be substituted on a year for year basis
for one year of the required experience. Practical ability with ionizing
radiation sources, equipment and associated safety instrumentation is
required. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications are
required. A valid NY State driver's license is required.
Applications are due September 19, 2002, but will be accepted until the
position is filled. Send résumés to Mary Barabasz, University at Buffalo,
University Facilities - Human Resources, 101 Statler, Buffalo, New York
14260-7200. We offer competitive benefits including tuition assistance,
retirement plan, generous vacation, more.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/recruiter.
http://wings.buffalo.edu/services/fac/
David R. Vasbinder
Assistant Director, Occupational and Environmental Safety
University at Buffalo
250 Winspear Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14215-1034
Tel: (716) 829-3905
Fax: (716) 829-2516
Cell: (716) 860-9269
dvasbind@facilities.buffalo.edu
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