Radiation Metrology Specialist

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Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Radiation Dosimetry Engineer

The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation Metrology Specialist to lead our brachytherapy well chamber and source calibration efforts and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role will be the guardian of accuracy and safety, managing a comprehensive suite of survey meters and overseeing the lifecycle of both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources. Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Metrology Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring personnel and spearheading research to build a world-class, activity-based metrological laboratory.

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• Contributes to the development of radiation dosimetry research through presentations for internal and external audiences
• Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving clinical ionizing radiation metrology instrumentation
• Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting organizations
• Provides instruction and technical support on newly developed and existing measurement instrumentation in various environments
• Radiation and Laboratory safety
• Facilitates cooperative research group(s) to improve current and develop new highly sensitive ionizing radiation measurement instrumentation
• Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medical Physics, Calibration Laboratory

Medical physics was established as a specialty focus within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, creating the first and only basic science Department of Medical Physics of its kind in the country. Faculty within the department have a scholarly focus on discoveries and inventions in imaging and therapy systems, that lead to scientific translation into clinical trials or to industrial translation to create products through collaboration or via new venture entrepreneurship.

Medical physics is led by 30 core faculty with 45 affiliate and 14 emeritus faculty members, with many having joint appointments in clinical departments such as Radiology and Human (Radiation) Oncology.

The starting salary for the position is $72,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits
• For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in experimental laboratory research, with familiarity utilizing liquid radioactive solutions
• Experience as a radiation safety personnel member at the laboratory level
• Experience in general laboratory safety regulations and procedures

Bachelor''s Degree Required.

• University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
• The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
• This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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