Radiation Calibration Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Radiation Dosimetry Engineer Job Summary: The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation Calibration Specialist to provide brachytherapy well-chamber and source calibrations and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role will also oversee the calibrations of survey meters, and assist with managing the lifecycle of both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources. Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Calibration Specialist will contribute to research aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration laboratory. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Key Job Responsibilities: Calibration of well chambersand radioactive sources Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting organizations Provides instruction and technical support on newly developed and existing measurement instrumentation in various environments Radiation and Laboratory safety Contributes to the development of radiation dosimetry research through presentations for internal and external audiences 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 Department: School of Medicine and Public Health,Department of Medical Physics, Calibration Laboratory Medical physics was established as a specialty focus within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, creating the first and only basic science Department of Medical Physics of its kind in the country. Faculty within the department have a scholarly focus on discoveries and inventions in imaging and therapy systems, that lead to scientific translation into clinical trials or to industrial translation to create products... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E6393266A1D34B3E