Radiation Metrology Specialist
External
University Of Wisconsin-madison · Madison, WIPrepare for this interview
EliteAI-generated questions, company research, and talking points tailored to this role
Benefits
Additional Information
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Radiation Dosimetry Engineer Job Summary: The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation Metrology Specialist to lead our brachytherapy well chamber and source calibration efforts and uphold the highest standards of radiological safety. This role will be the guardian of accuracy and safety, managing a comprehensive suite of survey meters and overseeing the lifecycle of both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources. Beyond routine operations, the Radiation Metrology Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring personnel and spearheading research to build a world-class, activity-based metrological laboratory. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Key Job Responsibilities: Contributes to the development of radiation dosimetry research through presentations for internal and external audiences Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving clinical ionizing radiation metrology instrumentation Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting organizations Provides instruction and technical support on newly developed and existing measurement instrumentation in various environments Radiation and Laboratory safety Facilitates cooperative research group(s) to improve current and develop new highly sensitive ionizing radiation measurement instrumentation Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medical Physics, Calibration Laboratory Medical physics was established as a specialty focus within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, creating the first and only basic science Department of Medical Physics of its kind in the country. Faculty within the department have a scholarly focus on discoveries and inventions in imaging and therapy systems, that lead to scientific translation into clinical trials or to industrial translation to create products through collaboration or via new venture entrepreneurship. Medical physics is led by 30 core faculty with 45 affiliate and 14 emeritus faculty members, with many having joint appointments in clinical departments such as Radiology and Human (Radiation) Oncology.
Your Match
How well this role fits your profile.
Company Intel
What employees say
Worked at University of Wisconsin-Madison? Share your experience