Radiation Health Physicist Senior

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job TitleRadiation Health Physicist SeniorRequisition NumberRE49911Working TitleHP SrDepartment Name3DE50:Radiation SafetyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.
Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs, Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, Working in laboratory and research facility environments, Working with radiation producing machines and/or radioactive materials.
ShiftMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or departmental business hours.
Job SummaryThe Radiation Health Physicist Senior is a member a of dynamic team that provides radiation safety services to the UK Campus community, including research laboratories and facilities. This position manages the radiation producing machine registration and safety programs and the calibration and maintenance program for radiation detection equipment and develops and provides radiation safety training for faculty, staff, and students.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExperience in health physics/radiation safety.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experiencephysics, radiological science/technology, radiology, health physics
Deadline to Apply04/16/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions
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* Which best describes you experience with radiation safety operations? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years * Please indicate your amount of experience working with regulations and guidelines associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices. NoneMore than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 6 years More than 6 years, up through 10 years More than 10 years
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