In Vivo Radiobioassay Laboratory Technician

Requisition Id 14525 

 

Overview:   

The Nuclear Measurements and Analytical Services (NMAS) Group of the Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division (NRPD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for the In Vivo Radiobioassay Laboratory Technician position to support the Nuclear and Radiological Measurements (NRM) team. Accredited by the Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for personnel dosimetry, NRM provides whole body count, lung count, and wound count services to radiological workers at ORNL and other DOE prime contractors in Oak Ridge, TN.

 

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.  The NRPD is responsible for partnering with operations and research staff to support the science mission while protecting staff from nuclear and radiological hazards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Supports the ORNL radiobioassay program, focused on daily in vivo operations.

• Schedules and performs whole body, lung, thyroid, and other in-vivo radiobioassay measurements for ORNL and contractor employees.

• Directs personnel during in-vivo measurement procedures.

• Conducts routine quality assurance activities for in-vivo measurement equipment.

• Uses the bioassay database system to schedule staff, validate results, and related tasks.

• Schedules and performs measurements of internal and external test standards.

• Assists with maintenance of equipment, including detectors and associated electronics.

• Assists with efficiency calibrations, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Performs routine facility support operations, including radioactive source control, and interfaces with ORNL facility maintenance groups as needed.

• Organizes and maintains operational records for in-vivo operations, including reports, logbooks, quality data, and facility equipment.

• May cross-train to support other group operations, e.g., in vitro radiobioassay measurements.
  Generates operational reports (e.g., quality control summaries and billing).

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires an associate degree with at least 5 years’ experience in a science or technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Physical requirements Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in occupational radiation protection, external dosimetry, or instrumentation repair and calibration is desired.

• Must have the ability to handle confidential information and materials and maintain professionalism in a demanding environment.

• Excellent organizational and work planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based application software and web-based office system and software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SAP) are required.

• Ability to lift and/or position up to 50-lb phantoms, assisting with detector and electronics installation, and physically positioning detector arrays.

• Excellent w