"Decontamination Technician I"

Hiring Department

MRR Health, Physics, & Safety

A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.

MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.

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Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a Decontamination Technician I. This position will report to the Health Physics Supervisor and will be responsible for decontamination of the facility’s radioactive material areas. This will also include analyzing and preparing shipments of waste from the facility. This position is part an approved Career Progression Plan within Health Physics.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include

• Decontaminate Radioactive Labs and perform Lab surveys to ensure areas are free from radioactive material.
• Transfer radioactive waste safely so that contamination is not being spread throughout the facility.
• Prepare waste shipment by placing waste in proper shipping containers and evaluating dose rates.
• Assist Health Physics Technicians on active job routines to ensure contamination is being contained.
• Perform survey analysis of information gathered from labs.
• Inspect and evaluate areas where Radioactive material is stored or used. routinely reevaluate to ensure areas have stayed satisfactory.
• Decontamination of clothing and uniforms from lab spaces.
• Work with Health physics to determine supply needs and quantities. Maintain adequate levels of supply.

Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment university values in their actions.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., variable (to be discussed at interview)

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift 50 lbs. is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a nuclear facility.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Hiring Salary: $20.00 per hour
Grade: GGS MKT
University Title: Health Physics Technician I
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