position announcement

[Stuart Rosenberg <stuart@scripps.edu>]

Safety Specialist/Health Physicist
The Scripps Research Institute
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), the nation's largest not-for-profit
biomedical research facility, is actively recruiting a Safety Specialist.
The individual selected to fill this position will assist the Radiation
Safety Officer in implementing a comprehensive radiation safety program and
will provide technical guidance to the research community as-well-as other
members of the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Department.  TSRI has
an integrated and comprehensive EH&S program and the selected individual
will actively participate in safety related activities outside of the field
of  health physics.  It is anticipated that this individual will play a key
role in general safety, hazardous waste/materials management, emergency
response and safety education.

At a minimum, candidates must have two years health physics experience,
preferably in an academic environment. A bachelors degree in Health Physics,
Safety Management or other related field is also required.  In addition to
having strong health physics skills the ideal candidate will be
knowledgeable in other aspects of safety management, will have excellent
interpersonal skills and will have a focus toward customer service and
satisfaction.

A competitive salary, an outstanding flexible benefit program, on-site child
care, and a stable and challenging work environment are offered in addition
to a location having what many consider to be the best weather in the world.
The Scripps Research Institute values and supports diversity in its work
force/AA/EOE.

Interested and qualified candidates for this professional, non-supervisory
level position are encouraged to do one of the following:
*fax resume to: TSRI's Human Resource Department (619)784-8071
*email resume to TSRI's Human Resources Department resumes@scripps.edu
*mail resume to TSRI's Human Resources Department (utilize the address noted
above and include the mail drop code of TPC-11)
For the above, please indicate that it is in response to a position
advertised via radsafe
*If attending the HPS meeting, leave a current copy of your resume at the
front desk of the Marriott Rivercenter--Attention Stuart Rosenberg. Include
a phone number for contact during the meeting--Interviews will be conducted
on-site.

If there are questions about the position please contact me directly
sdr
Stuart D. Rosenberg
Environmental Health and Safety 
The Scripps Research Institute
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037
Phone 	(619)784-8240
Fax	(619)784-8490