Health Physicist I

Environmental Health & Safety

Summary:
Participates in research, training, and monitoring programs to protect hospital or laboratory personnel from radiation hazards and to assure compliance with federal, state and university regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing permits and protocols for radioactive materials use.
• With oversight from management, review compliance of radioactive materials users.
• Review dosimeter requests and assign dosimeters as needed.
• Effectively communicate radiation safety principles with the MU community.
• With management oversight, inspect facilities that use radioactive materials.
• Assist with calibrating radiation detection equipment.
• At the direction of management, perform leak tests and inventories of sealed sources and generally licensed devices.
  

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Two years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
A Master's Degree is equivalent to two years relevant experience.

Salary Range: $51,875 - $70,879

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Health Physicist I

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The University of Missouri possesses a broad scope radioactive materials license issued by the NRC that covers clinical and research use in the University Hospital (including the Women's Hospital and the Children's Hospital), the College of Veterinary Medicine and the main campus.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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