Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an opening for a Radiation Control Technician to join the Radiation Protection Group in the Environmental Health & Safety Division. This position has general responsibility for radiation protection activities at Berkeley Lab, including surveillance of radiological work areas, radioactive material management, data/records management, radiological characterization and sample collection/analysis, air monitoring and sampling, and incident investigation and corrective actions. This is a great opportunity to work with an experienced Environmental Waste & Radiation Protection team to support science and operations at Berkeley Lab, while building a rewarding career with a highly regarded research institution!

With over 90 years of conducting research, the research conducted at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is always evolving and provides new and unique challenges to overcome. Our researchers conduct fundamental research using several world-class accelerator facilities, chemistry labs, and imaging facilities. Always poised to receive another Nobel Prize in fundamental science, our world-class, internationally diverse team of researchers continues to push the envelope of what is possible.

Our focus in Radiation Protection Group is the compliance and technical field support of radiological work (radioactive materials lifecycle management, shipping and receiving of radioactive materials, and radiological worker training). The variety of on-site radiological hazards requires a Radiological Controls Technician that is adaptable, inquisitive, with broad technical knowledge, and is able to implement a variety of radiation protection strategies in a research environment. The opportunity to witness a first-of-its-kind event is an everyday occurrence at LBNL.

What You Will Do:

• Independently perform complex radiological work activities required to implement Berkeley Lab’s Radiation Protection Program to assure safe and compliant radiation protection as set forth in Radiation Protections Group’s policies and procedures.
• Independently perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity) of laboratory, construction areas, remediation sites and other work areas; generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s).
• Perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
• Evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and work locations to support the development of radiologically work authorization, work plans, survey plans. Post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
• Conduct and/or support assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies, and participate in corrective action.
• Provide specialized radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials, as well as during operation related to Material Control and Accountability, and Nuclear Material Management.

What is Required:

• Education, or combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired in the field of radiation protection/health physics.
• 5 years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, of which 1 year is as a qualified Radiation Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or Engineering Laboratory Technician.
• DOE or NRC 3.1 DOD-qualification Radiation Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, Engineering Laboratory Technician, or equivalent certification. Achieve and maintain status as a DOE-qualified Radiation Control Technician.
• Experience developing and providing technical advice and instructions, developing and preparing operational and quality assurance procedures, and other services needed for achieving radiation safety.
• Comprehensive understanding of radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles, including monitoring, analysis and radioisotope identification.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently given broad and general program/project directions.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including: routinely lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs; performing radiological surveys involving routine squatting, kneeling, climbing, bending, and twisting; and up to 2 hours per day of reaching for swipe and meter operations.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, of which 3 to 5 years are as a qualified Radiation Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or Engineering Laboratory Technician.
• Extensive technical expertise, including understanding and application of specialized principles of radiation safety (e.g. monitoring and radioisotope identification), radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles.

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid) from overtime pay.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be determined based on range by collective bargaining agreement.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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