Health Physicist 1/2
- Req. Number: IRC136064
- Organization : RP-SVS/Radiation Protection Services
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Health Physics Analysis Laboratories (HPAL) program analyzes a variety of samples for the presence of radioactive materials in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Nuclear Security Mission. The HPAL program is responsible for non-destructive measurements of samples collected and criticality accident dosimetry measurements and calculations in support of the LANL Radiation Protection Program. The HPAL program typically analyzes over 200,000 samples per year. You will work with the HPAL program to provide quality, defensible, HPAL services to the Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include analyses of samples, review of analyses results, investigating and resolving issues and anomalous results, conducting studies and preparing reports on technical issues, developing procedures and technical basis documents, taking an active role in development and implementation of program improvements.
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Health Physicist 1, $92,300 - $151,000
The position requires entry-level knowledge of the theory and concepts associated with radiation detection and measurements. The candidate will be responsible for resolving a wide range of problems and evaluation of analytical results. This will include: review of analytical results; quality control activities; method development; program documentation (procedures and technical basis documents); and setup, testing, calibration, and maintenance of analytical equipment. The candidate will assist in training and supervision of HPAL technicians. Specific duties will be assigned based on the qualifications and training of the selected candidate.
Health Physicist 2, $101,700 - $168,200
In addition to what was outlined the Health Physicist 1 level, at this level the position requires demonstrated understanding and experience in ionizing radiation detection, instrumentation principles, and process development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Entry level understanding of properties of ionizing radiation and radiation detection principles.
• Entry level knowledge of the theory and application of radiological instrumentation, such as, gas-flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counters, high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, scintillation detectors, or charged particle detectors.
• Skilled in the use of Windows based computing systems and MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated high degree of attention to detail in ensuring data quality objectives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with general supervision.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
• Demonstrated understanding of properties of ionizing radiation and radiation detection principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of radiological instrumentation, such as, gas-flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counters, high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, scintillation detectors, or charged particle detectors.
• Demonstrated ability in radiation detection instrumentation problem solving and troubleshooting.
Education/Experience at level 1:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at level 2:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Desired Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Health Physics or a related field.
• NRRPT or AAHP Certification.
• Experience in instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Experience in operation of Berthold LB770/LB790 gas-flow proportional counters.
• Experience in operation of Perkin-Elmer TriCarb liquid scintillation counters.
• Experience in operation of gamma spectroscopy systems.
• Experience with MS Access and Oracle database systems.
• Experience in computer programming (Visual Basic, Python, SQL, C# etc.).
• Experience with MCNP, neutron measurements and dose calculations.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
• Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and hold a DOE Q or L clearance.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
The Health Physics Analysis Laboratories (HPAL) program analyzes a variety of samples for the presence of radioactive materials in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Nuclear Security Mission. The HPAL program is responsible for non-destructive measurements of samples collected and criticality accident dosimetry measurements and calculations in support of the LANL Radiation Protection Program. The HPAL program typically analyzes over 200,000 samples per year. You will work with the HPAL program to provide quality, defensible, HPAL services to the Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include analyses of samples, review of analyses results, investigating and resolving issues and anomalous results, conducting studies and preparing reports on technical issues, developing procedures and technical basis documents, taking an active role in development and implementation of program improvements.
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Health Physicist 1, $92,300 - $151,000
The position requires entry-level knowledge of the theory and concepts associated with radiation detection and measurements. The candidate will be responsible for resolving a wide range of problems and evaluation of analytical results. This will include: review of analytical results; quality control activities; method development; program documentation (procedures and technical basis documents); and setup, testing, calibration, and maintenance of analytical equipment. The candidate will assist in training and supervision of HPAL technicians. Specific duties will be assigned based on the qualifications and training of the selected candidate.
Health Physicist 2, $101,700 - $168,200
In addition to what was outlined the Health Physicist 1 level, at this level the position requires demonstrated understanding and experience in ionizing radiation detection, instrumentation principles, and process development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Entry level understanding of properties of ionizing radiation and radiation detection principles.
• Entry level knowledge of the theory and application of radiological instrumentation, such as, gas-flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counters, high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, scintillation detectors, or charged particle detectors.
• Skilled in the use of Windows based computing systems and MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated high degree of attention to detail in ensuring data quality objectives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with general supervision.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
• Demonstrated understanding of properties of ionizing radiation and radiation detection principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of radiological instrumentation, such as, gas-flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counters, high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, scintillation detectors, or charged particle detectors.
• Demonstrated ability in radiation detection instrumentation problem solving and troubleshooting.
Education/Experience at level 1:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at level 2:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Desired Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Health Physics or a related field.
• NRRPT or AAHP Certification.
• Experience in instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Experience in operation of Berthold LB770/LB790 gas-flow proportional counters.
• Experience in operation of Perkin-Elmer TriCarb liquid scintillation counters.
• Experience in operation of gamma spectroscopy systems.
• Experience with MS Access and Oracle database systems.
• Experience in computer programming (Visual Basic, Python, SQL, C# etc.).
• Experience with MCNP, neutron measurements and dose calculations.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
• Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and hold a DOE Q or L clearance.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
