Quantum Research International, Inc

RADIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST

Quantum Research International, Inc • $70K — $95K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High-level radiological protection technological skills verified by technical school or practical job performance.
  • Minimum of 6 years general experience in equipment integration, testing, and technology analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years or Master's degree and 2 years experience can substitute for part of the experience requirement.
  • Understanding of ionizing radiation laws, detection methods, and hazard assessment techniques.
  • Ability to recognize and classify various types of radiological materials.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-field radiological evaluations and provide safety recommendations at test ranges and training sessions.
  • Operate and analyze nuclear counting and analysis equipment, interpreting spectroscopy results legally and ethically.
  • Record and interpret data collected during radiation measurements and sampling for compliance analysis.
  • Manage radiological hazards associated with radioactive materials and devices effectively.
  • Support regulatory compliance initiatives as directed by the Radiation Safety Officer.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Radiation Safety Officer.
  • Hands-on experience in various industrial settings and training sessions.
  • Access to advanced nuclear counting and analysis equipment.
  • Participation in compliance and regulatory improvement initiatives.
  • Professional growth potential in a specialized field.
Full Job Description
Mission:

Quantum is someone to assist the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with routine radiological surveys to support Nuclear Regulatory compliance, open and close X-ray operations, waste classification and accountability, leak test compliance and precise measurement and calculation of ionizing radiation doses absorbed by human tissue or materials storage issue(s) and assignment(s). Manage hazards associated with radioactive material and ionizing radiation producing devices as low as reasonably achievable. Will support radiation measurements/sampling at AMCOM facilities by providing technical expertise in the area of radiation and radiation safety by recording acquired data for analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on, in-field presence and real-time industrial radiological evaluation and safety recommendations at various test ranges, demonstrations and training sessions. Operate nuclear counting and analysis equipment, interpret and properly respond to regulatory requirements of spectroscopy results. Recognize and informally classify the various types of radiological material.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Possess high radiological protection technological skills as demonstrated by technical school practical demonstration, laboratory and/or job performance. Ability to operate nuclear counting and analysis equipment, interpret and properly respond to regulatory requirements of spectroscopy results. Understanding of the natural laws of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of radiation damage, methods of detection, and hazards assessment.
  • At a minimum should have six (6) or more years of general experience integrating equipment and software for operational, testing, or demonstration purposes and analyzing systems and technologies related to one or more of the task order designated disciplines and a high school diploma or GED.
  • Experience should demonstrate the ability to meet the duties described above. A bachelor's degree and four (4) years' experience or a master's degree and two (2) years' experience combined with the task order related experience may be used in lieu of the above stated experience requirements.


Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Ability to recognize and informally classify the various types of radiological material.
  • A registered Health Physicist with at least 10 years' experience in the area of Radiation Safety with respect to DoD commodities to support the AMCOM Safety Office through review of test data, site surveys and inspections for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) site license management which permits transport, handling, and maintenance performed on aircraft and missile components at depot, overhaul and maintenance sites by providing technical expertise in the area of human factors engineering associated with radiation and radiation safety for the evaluation of systems and components.


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About Quantum Research International, Inc

Quantum Research International, Inc. provides engineering, software development, and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company offers services in the areas of missile defense, space operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Quantum Research International also provides software engineering, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
Learn more about Quantum Research International, Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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