Position Announcement

[Stuart Rosenberg <stuart@scripps.edu>]

The Scripps Research Institute, the nation's largest not-for-profit
biomedical research facility, is actively recruiting a Radiation Safety
Officer to manage their comprehensive radiation safety program.  The
selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing a broad-scope
radioactive materials license covering our research activities.  The
radiation safety program encompasses approximately 300 laboratories, one
million square feet of laboratory space, 1400 radioactive materials users,
and a GCRC.  The RSO is responsbile for the development and implementation
of all health physics programs (both ionizing and non-ionizing) inclusive
but not limited to education, internal and external dosimetry, contamination
control, radioactive waste management, laser safety, regulatory interface,
etc.  This individual will also have responsibility for over seeing the
institution's chemical waste management program.  

This is a key management position and candidates must have a Masters Degree
in Health Physics or a directly related field, seven years of professional
health physics experience (including at least two years in an
academic/research environment) as well as a minimum of two years applicable
supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent managerial
and interpersonal skills and will have a focus towards customer service and
satisfaction.  

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

Interested and qualified candidates may submit their resumes to:
The Scripps research Institute
Attn: Human Resources
TPC-16
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

or via fax (619)784-8071
or via email   resumes@scripps.edu

If you should have questions about the position please feel free to contact
the undersigned.  
 
Stuart D. Rosenberg
The Scripps Research Institute
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone (619)784-8240
Fax   (619)784-8490
email stuart@scripps.edu