Provide field and laboratory support for radiological protection program. Measures, assesses, and documents radiological conditions in workplace.  This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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The Radiological Protection division invites you to consider applying for our Health Physics Technician opening. In this role, you will provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program. You will measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace.  

In this position, you will:

• Complete required tasks without extensive supervision - critical thinking and problem solving are required
• Engage and support research scientists and engineers with considerable interpersonal skill
• Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, with consistent schedule and work/life balance
• Receive continued training and instruction
• Have future opportunities to advance your career while remaining with the Lab

Please review the following videos to learn more:

Apply to work as a Health Physics Tech at Argonne: https://youtu.be/vtcMw-574EY Opportunities at Argonne within the radiological protection program: https://youtu.be/TNLGJxcRG8U

We expect you to have:

• Some knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment and ability to interpret results is desirable.  There should be demonstrated interest in science which should include course work in science, engineering and/or mathematics.
• Completion of DOE mandated radiological training and on-going continuous education coursework, as specified, is a requirement for this position.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively and tactfully with internal customers and to successfully develop effective working relationships.
• Some experience in customer service environment is preferred. 
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

This role may be hired as a Health Physics Technician III or Health Physics Technician SR.  The level will be determined by the final candidate’s level of education, experience, and skill. 

• Health Physics Technician III – This level of skill is typically attained through completion of an associate degree and with 2 or more years of related experience, or equivalent.
• ​Health Physics Technician SR – This level of skill is typically attained through completion of an associate degree and with 5 or more years of related experience, or equivalent.

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