Health Physicist

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Health Physicist position. EH&S is an employing unit that reports to the Office of General Counsel at ISU. EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury protects the environment and connects the university to the message of safety and preparedness. EH&S delivers effective training fosters beneficial partnerships maintains technical expertise and provides exemplary service.

The successful candidate will support the Radiation Safety Program through a variety of technical compliance and service-oriented activities including:

• Implementing Iowa State Universitys radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Conducting radiation safety surveys of research laboratories and associated facilities.
• Collecting and analyzing samples to assess radiological conditions and quantify contamination when present.
• Reviewing engineering and administrative controls to support inventory management and reduce potential radiation exposure risks.
• Calibrating validating and maintaining radiation detection and monitoring equipment.
• Supporting the worker dosimetry program and compliance with the universitys ALARA program.
• Working with faculty staff students and external partners to promote the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.
• Depending on experience and classification level providing technical guidance conducting program audits and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Radiation Safety Program.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to form positive working relationships with faculty staff students and external partners through effective written and oral communication. The candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage a variety of simultaneous responsibilities. The candidate will also be comfortable using computers mobile devices and software applications to maintain compliance records analyze data and prepare related reports.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys supporting cutting-edge research while helping maintain a safe and compliant environment for the university community. The position offers the opportunity to work with faculty and researchers across a broad range of disciplines develop expertise in radiation safety and regulatory compliance and contribute to Iowa State Universitys research teaching and outreach mission.

This candidate may be hired at a level I or II depending on experience:

Level I: Requires a Bachelors degree (PS808)

Level II: Requires a Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experience (PS810)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Chemistry Industrial Hygiene Biology/Molecular/Microbiology Plant Pathology Occupational Safety/Health Health Physics Nuclear Engineering or related field
• Technical training covering OSHA EPA NFPA or related workplace regulations guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and administering safety training
• Demonstrated experience working within a laboratory environment
• Experience with spreadsheets and relational databases
• Experience working at a college university or research institution

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.