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In accordance with State & Federal regulations, license conditions, the UCLA Radiation Safety Manual, the Associate Health Physicist serves as a technical expert in radiological safety for research operations across the UCLA Campus & Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for management, development, and implementation of Radiation Use Authorizations for all non-clinical research operations on campus; management, development, and implementation of one or more of the following radiation safety programs: Radiation Dosimetry, Instrument Calibration, Training, Radiation Surveillance, Radioactive Waste, Class 7 Radioactive Shipping & Receiving, Sealed Source Inventory & Leak Testing, Radiation-Producing Machines, SOP/Document Control, and Radiological Security. The incumbent will also manage assigned Radiation Use Authorizations, participate in hazardous materials incident response, and perform special assignments as provided by the Senior Health Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer.Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field such health physics, medical physics, physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field , and minimum of two years professional experience in a compliance based role or comprehensive environmental health and safety program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
Certification or eligibility for certification with the American Board of Health Physics or American Board of Medical Physics.
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of radiation safety, radiation detection and measurement, shielding, effluent monitoring, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
Required
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, staff members, researchers, and other members of academia.
Required
Strong analytical & organizational skills to interpret complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoning independently.
Required
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, understanding of consensus building and group dynamics, diplomacy and negotiation.
Required
Skill in exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions. Skill in working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues.
Required
Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others.
Required
Using proactive attitude and initiative, demonstrated ability to perform independently and effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloads and a variety of assigned duties. Ability to complete assignments independently or with minimal supervision. Ability to take direction and follow through on details.
Required
Thorough writing skills sufficient to prepare clear, concise, logical, and grammatically correct technical reports, analysis, correspondence, etc. for management, faculty, staff and regulatory agencies.
Required
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, research personnel, administrative personnel, and regulatory personnel.
Required
Ability to use computers, Office365 Suite, data management/analysis tools, other relevant technology and radiation detection equipment to complete assignments independently.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
08-12-2023
External Posting Date:
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