Job Announcement for RadSafe List

[Michael Lemon <mlemon@UKANS.EDU>]

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Safety Job Seekers:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Here is a summarized version.  If you would like a complete, detailed job
description, send a request to the contact person identified below:
                                                      
LABORATORY SAFETY SPECIALIST 

New unclassified staff position in the Department of Environment, Health &
Safety,
University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus.  Minimum starting salary is
$25,000.  This position
has the general responsibility of providing assistance to the EHS Director
and the EHS
Radiation Safety Officer in carrying out the EHS Department's campus-wide
laboratory safety
management efforts.  50% of this position's duties will be in radiation
protection-laboratory
safety and 50% will be addressing other laboratory safety issues related to
chemical hygiene
and biosafety.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, or equivalent
work experience. 
Experience with using IBM compatible computers.  Valid driver's license. 
Excellent oral and
written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety.  Work
experience in a
laboratory environment, especially in dealing with radioactive, biological
and/or chemical
hygiene/safety issues.  Experience in using Windows based software. 
Familiarity with
applicable Federal and State Regulations.  Familiarity with radiation,
chemical and biological
monitoring instrumentation and sampling techniques. 

CONTACT PERSON

Michael J. Russell, Director, Department of Environment, Health & Safety, 
University of Kansas, 140 Burt Hall, Lawrence, Kansas  66045, Phone#:
(913)864-2854, 
Fax#: (913)864-2852, Email: mjrussel@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
phone numbers for (3)
references to contact person identified above.  Review of position will
begin February 17,
1997 and position will remain open until filled.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  Applications
are sought from all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, sex,
disability, and, as covered
by law, veteran status.  In addition, University policies prohibit
discrimination on the basis of
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, and parental status.


Michael J. Russell
Director
KU-EHS Dept.
mjrussel@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
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