Radiation Safety Specialist

Job Summary:

The Radiation Safety Specialist will perform duties required by the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus’s radiation safety programs to meet all Federal, State and University regulations and policies. This position primarily focuses on radiation protection applications in the medical and research environment. This includes but is not limited to: supporting the university radioactive waste program, performing radiation surveys, receipt and distribution of radioactive materials, and calibration of radiation detection instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% - Assist with receipt and distribution of radioactive materials to both Anschutz Medical Campus and UCD downtown campus.

• 15% - Perform various radiation surveys, including but not limited to area dose rate surveys, contamination surveys, and package receipt surveys.

• 20% - Assist with the receipt, transport, processing, and disposal of various types of radioactive waste.

• 15% - Conduct general laboratory work, including counting samples for radioactive contamination and maintaining radiation detection systems.

• 10% - Assist with the laser safety program including new laser walkdowns and inspections

• 20% - Calibrate radiation detection instruments, review, and evaluate instrument performance, track and deliver instruments to researchers, and recommend follow up actions to ensure safety and compliance.

• 5% - Respond to incidents involving ionizing radiation. Investigate, advise, write reports, recommend remedial actions, and follow up actions. Report to regulatory agencies, if necessary.

• 5% - Emergency response to general incidents (chemical, biological, etc.) Initial response, investigate circumstances, cleanup or recommend clean up method, recommend remedial actions, follow up actions and document on EHS reports. Report to regulatory agencies if necessary.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings and 1 day remote.

Why Join Us:

The Radiation Safety Office provides services to campus laboratories regarding radioactive material (RAM) compliance, radioactive waste management, procurement of radioactive materials, and radiation safety training. Radiation Safety works in conjunction with other EHS divisions to maintain and provide services for all biomedical research needs.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in basic science from an accredited institution.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.