Reactor Equipment Technician/Reactor Operator Job Posting

[Lorna Bullerwell <ljb1@cornell.edu>]

I am posting this for a co-worker.  Please respond to the address as indicated near the end of the message.  Lorna
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Dear Colleagues:
The Cornell Univ. Ward Center for Nuclear Sciences TRIGA reactor lab has an opening for a reactor equipment technician/reactor operator.  The full description & requirements are listed below.  Please post for graduating students, or other interested persons.
Thanks!  Scott

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Title: 	 	  Reactor Equipment Technician
Job Ref.#:	  TD1602
Pay Band:  	  $25k - ~$30k/year (depending on qualifications)
Starting Date:    6/1/98 (neg.)

Responsibilities:
Maintain, troubleshoot and build electronic instrumentation for the Cornell nuclear research reactor laboratory.  Become certified to operate the Cornell 500kW TRIGA nuclear reactor and the Cobalt-60 Gamma irradiation facility.  Assist faculty, students, and contractors in utilizing these facilities and in performing neutron activation analysis and neutron radiography.  Build research lab apparatus using electronic and light machine shop equipment.  Use radiation detection equipment and perform routine radiation surveys.  Position eligible for enrollment in the Employee Degree Program after one year of full time employment.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in nuclear, mechanical, or electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent skills and experience.  Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry and computer interfacing required.  Ability to work independently and complete various technical projects as assigned.  Willingness and ability to learn reactor operation and radiation safety procedures and pass a  U.S. N.R.C. administered Reactor Operator exam, after in-house training.  Knowledge of research lab test equipment and shop tools highly desirable.

Send Cover Letter (include Job Ref. #TD1602) and Resume to:
Organizational Development and Employment Services
20 Thornwood Dr., Ithaca, NY  14853

For Additional Information, see the WCNS Website @
http://www.research.cornell.edu/VPR/Ward/WCNS.html

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Lorna Bullerwell			Phone:  (607) 255-8816
Radiological Safety Specialist		Fax:  (607) 255-8267
Cornell University			mailto:ljb1@cornell.edu
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Laboratory and Radiation Safety Section
125 Humphreys Service Building,  Ithaca, NY  14853
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