Position

[Kristin Erickson <10525kfb@msu.edu>]

Hello, Radsafers:

I am posting this position to seek candidates for a new Senior HP position in our Radiation Safety program.  Interested people can ask me questions about the position, but must apply through the Human Resources office listed on the posting.  Please note that if applicants will not be considered if they do not "apply" through Human Resources.

Thanks to Melissa, again, for providing this wonderful forum for all our myriad needs and interests!

Regards,

Kristin




Health Physicist II
5/28/97



Michigan State University, Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (ORCBS) is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join its team of health and safety professionals as a Senior Health Physicist.  This highly visible and responsible position will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a large scale non-fuel-cycle broad-license radiation safety program.  The successful candidate will assist with the control and minimization of risk involved in radiological hazards, assuring that the safety and compliance requirements are met for the use, storage, transport and disposal of radioactive materials for the Michigan State University licenses and permits.  The ORCBS services approximately 250 radiation use faculty and 1500 users in 52 academic departments, including the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.

Duties for which this person will be responsible include, but are not limited to: development and maintenance of a comprehensive environmental monitoring program; site and function specific training programs; spectral measurements of radiation; characterization, measurement, evaluation and documentation of radiation environments, including those present at a large heavy ion accelerator; design of shielding and interlocks for an evolving accelerator program; and executing research and developing programs pertaining to evolving needs. 

The position involves handling radiation and other hazardous materials, wearing a respirator, significant physical effort and moving throughout the University while transporting equipment, moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, responding to emergencies and working on a VDT up to 75% of the time.

Minimum requirements for the qualified candidate are a Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Physics, Radiation Protection, or a closely related field; three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in broad license radiation safety at the institutional management level; demonstrated ability to know and apply safety regulations; experience in health risk appraisal; public speaking skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Desired qualifications include accelerator or power reactor experience; chemical safety/industrial hygiene experience; computer literacy; and hazardous materials handling/regulations.  The minimum salary is $34,627/yr.

To apply for this position, call the Michigan State University Employment Office at (517) 432-1662.  Refer to Posting Number P70304.  The closing date is June 27, 1997.

Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

Kristin Erickson, Radiation Safety Officer
Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety
C124 Research Complex- Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824

517 355-5008                    Fax 517 353-4871                       10525kfb@msu.edu		http://www.orcbs.msu.edu