Health Physicist I - Office of Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Works under general oversight on assignments for the Washington University and Washington University School of Medicine (WU&WUSM) radiation safety program and for other contracted organizations within and affiliated with the Washington University School of Medicine. Work involves radioactive materials, radiation sources, radiation generating devices, radioactive and hazardous wastes, large magnets, lasers, etc. The position requires an understanding of the principles and goals of radiation protection, and techniques employed to comply with applicable requirements. The position requires the ability to evaluate information, identify needs, and communicate with users to obtain additional information. Assignments may focus in one or more particular technical areas, but the position is expected to develop a broad base of technical knowledge over time. The position is expected to manage specific project tasks or technical teams under general oversight of a manager responsible for a particular technical area of the radiation safety program. The position may be assigned technical area management or supervisory responsibilities. The ability to interact e...