Health Physicist I or II - Ames National Laboratory

Position Title:
Health Physicist I or II - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Safety & Health, Biology/Life Sciences, Health Physics or Nuclear Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
Experience which demonstrates exceptional performance in one or more of the following areas: nuclear medicine, radiology, laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, general safety, biosafety, radiation safety, regulatory compliance or other related ESH activities.
Technical training/experience covering OSHA, EPA, NFPA or related workplace regulations, guidelines and standards.
Demonstrate work experience at a Department of Energy National Laboratory, college/university, or other research laboratories
Accredited certifications in hazardous materials, safety, health physics, or other fields (i.e. NMTCB, ARRT, CHMM, ASP/CSP, CHP, CIH, etc.)

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames Laboratory is seeking a Health Physicist I or II to support the Environmental Programs within the Environment, Safety and Health department. The Health Physicist implements control programs in health physics, radiation safety, laser, radiofrequency, and other electromagnetic energy sources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards of practice. Provides technical advice and program support to Ames Laboratory and backup support to Iowa State University. This individual will provide health physics support to program elements that implement the Ames Laboratory strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals.

In addition to the duties above, the Health Physicist I/II will be expected to monitor and revise these programs, conduct surveys, inspections and evaluate compliance.

Excellent coordination and communication skills are needed to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers, group leaders, and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices.  This position involves multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible.

Required qualification for Health Physicist I: Bachelor’s degree (paygrade PS808)

Required qualification for Health Physicist II: Bachelor’s degree & 3 years related experience (paygrade PS810)

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
January 22, 2024

Posting Close Date:
February 11, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13861