Re: Position Announcement - Radiation Safety Officer

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Lechner,William wrote:
> 
> Due to the promotion of the current RSO, the Diagnostics Division of Abbott
> Laboratories (ADD) has an opening for a new RSO.  ADD manufactures and
> distributes in vitro diagnostic products and accessories employed in
> hospitals and private clinical laboratories throughout the world.  ADD has
> established itself as a leader in the hepatitis testing market as well as
> other segments of the diagnostic industry that includes:  thyroid, cancer,
> microbiology, cardiovascular, infectious diseases, blood glucose, pregnancy,
> and clinical chemistry products.  One of the product lines is the manufacture
> and distribution of radioimmunoassay kits.  ADD also performs research and
> development activities.
> 
> The RSO should expect to perform, at a minimum the following duties:
> 
> Protect the health of employees, the public and the environment from sources
> of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through the execution of a
> comprehensive radiation program.  Evaluate and control of radiological
> hazards present in manufacturing and R&D environments for all ADD
> facilities.  Ensure compliance with appropriate local, state, federal, and
> global regulations.  Directly manage 1 exempt and 3 non-exempt employees.
> Indirectly manage the facility radiation safety officers in all ADD
> facilities worldwide.  Serve as the Division expert and Radiation Safety
> Officer for all issues related to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
> 
> Experience Requirements:
> 
> MS Health Physics or equivalent experience with sources of ionizing radiation
> in an industrial setting.  Seven plus years experience in the execution of a
> broad scope license that includes the manufacturing and distribution of
> products containing sources of radioactive material.  At least two years in
> the management of a Radiation Safety Office is highly desirable.  Experience
> with non-ionizing radiation is highly desirable.
> 
> The closing date for this position is 10/17/97.  Resumes may be faxed to
> 847-937-1738 or sent via email in ascii text or Microsoft Word version 6.0 or
> earlier format to william.lechner@add.ssw.abbott.com.  Resumes may also be
> mailed to:
> 
> William R. Lechner, RSO
> D-3B4, AP8A
> Abbott Laboratories
> 100 Abbott Park Road
> Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500
> 
> No phone calls please.