Job Description

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. May occasionally calibrate radiation survey instruments.

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

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.

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

Position Requirements

• 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
• May require walking and carrying survey instruments up to 20-lbs for extended period of time
• Will be required to pass the DOE CORE Test which includes general knowledge of math, science as well as nuclear science fundamentals within two weeks of hire
• Qualification period for a HPT varies from six months to eighteen months. At the end of the qualification period an oral board examination is administered. Failure of the oral board examination is evaluated on a case by case basis and could result in additional tests up to termination of employment
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively and tactfully with internal customers and to successfully develop effective working relationships
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

​ Dual Posting

This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (III or SR) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:

III Level: Associates and and 3+ years of experience or equivalent. The expected pay range for this level is $48.80-$50.80

SR Level: Associates and 5+ years of experience or equivalent. The expected pay range for this level is $51.20-$53.30

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Health Physics Tech Sr

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $51.20-$54.60.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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