Position announcement

[Khelm924@AOL.COM]

The University of Louisville has a challenging and exciting career opportunity for the position of Assistant 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 of U of L, helping to meet Agreement State of Kentucky, NRC, EPA and granting agency requirements regarding radiation safety.  The University holds two Broadscope radioactive materials licenses, which govern the use of radioactive materials in research laboratories, a cancer center, a hospital and a 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.  This position will assist the Radiation Safety Officer in overseeing the conduct of radiation safety activities for a !

main campus and a health sciences campus with a teaching hospital, cancer center and over 200 biomedical research laboratories.



Education/Experience

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Health Physics, Physics or other related field and 4 to 6 years of related experience.  Must have a strong background in academic/research uses of radioactive material and clinical settings.  Must posses good computer skills and excellent verbal and written skills.



Benefits/ Louisville Area Information

The University offers a very good benefits package that includes 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 the Christmas holidays, which are not included in vacation time.  Louisville offers a reasonable cost of living, has a strong Arts community and is the nation's 16th largest city.  Louisville is located on the Ohio River and is 2 - 4 hours away from four other major cities (Nashville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and St. Louis).  Louisville also offers a great deal of entertainment and recreation.



Contact Information

Interested applicants should send their resumes to K. Helm at University of Louisville, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, 1800 Arthur St., Louisville, KY 40208-2759, or email resume to:  kshelm01@louisville.edu , or fax to (502) 852-8911   Position open until filled.  

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