Radiation Metrology Specialist

Radiation Dosimetry Engineer

The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation Metrology Specialist to support our brachytherapy well chamber and source calibration efforts and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role will monitor radiation accuracy and safety, perform calibrations of brachytherapy sources, maintain a comprehensive suite of survey meters, and assist with managing the lifecycle of both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources.

Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Metrology Specialist will contribute to research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based metrological laboratory.

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

Key job responsibilities include:

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

The position is located in the School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medical Physics, Calibration Laboratory. The department is focused on discoveries and inventions in imaging and therapy systems, leading to scientific translation into clinical trials or industrial translation to create products through collaboration or via new venture entrepreneurship.

Compensation for the position starts at $72,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Required qualifications include:

• 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

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required.

To apply for this position, select either "I am a current employee" or "I am not a current employee" under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important:
The application has only one attachment field. Upload all required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

Upload required documents:
• Cover letter
• Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience align with the qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

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.

Contact Information:

Gabby Fisk, gfisk

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