Health Physics Technician III/Sr.

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7122296 (Ref:414789)

Posted: January 27, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Radiological Protection division invites you to consider applying for our Health Physics Technician opening. In this role, you will provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program. You will measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace.  

In this position, you will:

  • Complete required tasks without extensive supervision - critical thinking and problem solving are required
  • Engage and support research scientists and engineers with considerable interpersonal skill
  • Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, with consistent schedule and work/life balance
  • Receive continued training and instruction
  • Have future opportunities to advance your career while remaining with the Lab

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Position Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment including, but not limited to accelerator facilities, bench tops, glove boxes, hoods, and novel instrumentation.
  • Completion of DOE mandated radiological training and on-going continuous education coursework, as specified, is a requirement for this position, required to pass after two weeks (Instructor’s Guide can be found here: https://bit.ly/DOE_CORE)
  • Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively and tactfully with internal customers and to successfully develop effective working relationships.
  • Some experience in customer service environment is preferred. 

This role may be hired as a Health Physics Technician III or Sr. Health Physics Technician.  The level will be determined by the final candidate’s level of education, experience, and skill.  The minimum education and experience required for each level is as follows:

  • Health Physics Technician III – This level of skill is typically attained through completion of an associate degree and with 2 or more years of related experience, or equivalent.
  • Sr. Health Physics Technician - This level of skill is typically attained through completion of an associate degree with 5 or more years of related experience, or equivalent.

This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Health Physics Tech III

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.



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Job posting number:#7122296 (Ref:414789)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois
United States
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