Radiation Safety Technologist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Radiation Safety Technologist Job Category Staff & Executive

• Administrative & Support Department IPO-Envir. Health & Safety Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Radiation Safety Technologist for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Under the broad technical and administrative supervisor of the Radiation Safety Officer, conducts a wide variety of health physics services, including performing routine audits of radioactive material laboratories, calibration of laboratory analytical equipment and GM counter, package integrity tests, bioassays, and decommissioning of laboratories.

• Assists with determining compliance with NRC and NJDEP regulations, as well as policies and procedures established by the Rutgers Radiation Safety Committee.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 21A Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 31.370 Annual Mid Range Salary 37.520 Annual Maximum Salary 44.450 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, other physical science, or a closely related field.

• Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis when coupled with a high school diploma.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in handling and analysis of radioactive materials is desired;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required.

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0894 Posting Open Date 04/17/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, other physical science, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application