"Health Physicist"

Hiring Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description

The University of Missouri holds a broad scope radioactive materials license issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, authorizing the clinical and research use of radioactive materials across the University Hospital, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the main campus. This position plays a key role in supporting the safe and effective use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, contributing to the overall management of the University's radiation safety program. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and providing expert guidance to personnel. The successful candidate will possess the ability to clearly communicate complex radiation safety concepts to a wide audience, including university staff, researchers, and regulatory agencies.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. Each day brings a chance to support cutting-edge research and clinical work, while gaining hands-on experience with real-world radiation safety practices. This role offers exposure to various work environments — including laboratories, medical and veterinary facilities, and waste management operations — and provides opportunities for learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the permitting of clinical and research radioactive material users under the Mizzou radioactive materials license.
• Use professional judgment to assess situations and make decisions related to the radiation safety program.
• Inspect facilities that use radioactive materials, radiation producing machines, sealed sources, generally licensed devices, and lasers.
• Perform audits of user permits to assess compliance with the Mizzou radioactive materials license and to identify areas that need improvement.
• Communicate competently with radiation workers, the radiation safety committee, the Mizzou community, and federal and state regulators.
• Inspect and calibrate radiation safety related instrumentation.
• Other radiation safety related duties.

Shift

Monday to Friday 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30AM and 5:00PM

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in health physics or a related field.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days, a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet initial and as needed fitness-for-duty (drug and alcohol testing), background screening, training, driving records, strength/dexterity, and other requirements necessary for complete job performance for campus and hospital radiation safety programs.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job (i.e., ability to lift up to 50 lbs.), to be able to perform laboratory monitoring, and conduct surveys using various types and sometimes cumbersome survey instruments.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and communicate effectively.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 / year

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Health Physicist

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Application Materials

Resume’

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.