Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Health Physicist II in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
This position will assist the RSO with the development, implementation, and oversight of MSU's FRIB NRC Type A Broad Scope license including: protecting people and the environment from radioactivity; ensure proper and safe working conditions for all; assess potential environmental impacts and ensure the that facility compiles with federal regulations; assist other professionals like engineers and scientists in designing facilities and new radiation-control programs; review and recommend radiation safety measures to the facility and equipment; provide guidelines and regulations on suitable radiation control programs; help in the selection, purchase, and maintenance of radiation protection, laboratory, and detection equipment; review emergency plans to minimize health physics problems; review all radiological monitoring data; assure safe use of radiation sources at all levels; recommend to management new methods and equipment for use in radiation work; develop training programs for future health physicists, creating a decommissioning funding plan, act as RSO during RSO absences.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in physics, health physics, nuclear physics, or a closely related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in institutional radiation safety management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in institutional or accelerator radiation safety management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree in Health Physics, nuclear physics or closely related field; five to seven years of specialized experience with one or more of the following: research particle accelerators, commercial particle accelerators, radiochemistry, radiation safety officer experience, NRC license development, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume, cover letter detailing experience in desired qualifications.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Summary of Health Risks
Work with radioactive materials
