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Radiation Physics Support

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$95/hr

Conduct ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) evaluations. * Participate in radiation protection ... Support configuration management activities affecting radiation safety. Technical & Engineering ...

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What is a Manager ALARA?

A Manager Alara is typically a management role responsible for overseeing operations, teams, or projects within an organization. The specific duties of a Manager Alara can vary depending on the industry and company, but generally include supervising staff, coordinating activities, setting goals, and ensuring that objectives are met efficiently. The 'Alara' in the title may refer to a specific department, project name, or a company’s internal naming convention. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are key for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager ALARA?

To thrive as a Manager ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), you need a strong background in radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and often a relevant degree in health physics or a related field. Familiarity with radiation monitoring devices, safety management systems, and relevant certifications such as Certified Health Physicist (CHP) are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help drive a safety-focused culture and ensure regulatory adherence. These competencies are essential to safeguard personnel, ensure legal compliance, and optimize operational effectiveness in environments with radiation exposure risks.

What are some common challenges faced by a Manager ALARA and how can they be addressed?

Managers responsible for ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) programs often face the challenge of balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency, especially in environments where radiation safety is critical. They must ensure staff adherence to safety protocols while facilitating smooth workflows and minimizing disruption. Effective communication and ongoing training are vital to address resistance to procedural changes, and leveraging data analytics can help identify areas for improvement. Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams, such as health physicists and facility managers, also helps foster a safety-first culture while maintaining productivity.

What is the difference between Manager Alara vs Supervisor Alara?

AspectManager AlaraSupervisor Alara
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree and management experienceOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree, with some supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, strategic planningManages daily operations of a specific team or shift
Employer UsageUsed in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, retailCommon in similar industries, focusing on team supervision

Manager Alara generally holds a higher level of responsibility, focusing on strategic oversight and decision-making, while Supervisor Alara manages daily team operations and ensures tasks are completed efficiently. Both roles require leadership skills, but the Manager Alara position involves broader organizational responsibilities.

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Radiation Physics Support

Bay Systems

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$95/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 13 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Perform radiation shielding evaluations, radiation transport analyses, and ALARA evaluations.

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages, and evaluate procurement documentation and installation plans.

  • Provide field support during installation, testing, commissioning, and operational activities, and participate in technical reviews and safety assessments.

Job description

Radiation Physics Support

Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
Contract: 1 Year
Pay Rate: $95/hour + Benefits

Position Overview

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Radiation Physics Support professional to provide radiation physics and radiation protection expertise in support of the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Project.

This role will provide technical support throughout the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of accelerator, beamline, and associated facility systems. The successful candidate will perform independent technical evaluations, engineering analyses, radiation protection assessments, and technical reviews to help ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Department of Energy (DOE), LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, safety, quality, procurement, systems engineering, and project teams on a major scientific infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

Radiation Protection Engineering

  • Perform radiation shielding evaluations and radiation transport analyses.
  • Conduct ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) evaluations.
  • Participate in radiation protection design reviews.
  • Provide technical recommendations supporting engineering and design decisions.
  • Evaluate radiological hazards associated with accelerator systems and experimental equipment.

Accelerator Radiation Safety

  • Provide technical consultation related to accelerator radiation safety throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support safety basis documentation and related technical evaluations.
  • Review accelerator modifications for potential radiation safety impacts.
  • Evaluate proposed design and configuration changes for radiological implications.
  • Support configuration management activities affecting radiation safety.

Technical & Engineering Reviews

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.
  • Evaluate procurement documentation and installation plans.
  • Review testing, operating, and readiness procedures.
  • Participate in design, engineering, readiness, and technical reviews.
  • Provide technical comments and recommendations based on applicable radiation protection practices and project requirements.

Radiological Hazard Assessments

  • Identify and evaluate radiological hazards associated with project activities.
  • Assess potential worker exposures.
  • Review work planning and radiological control documentation.
  • Recommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls.
  • Support ALARA planning and implementation.

Documentation & Analysis

Prepare, review, and revise radiation protection and engineering documentation, including:

  • Technical memoranda and reports
  • Engineering calculations
  • Radiation shielding calculations
  • Radiation transport analyses
  • ALARA evaluations
  • Radiological hazard assessments
  • Radiation protection procedures
  • Technical basis documents
  • Design review comments
  • Compliance assessments
  • Engineering recommendations
  • Lessons learned and other project documentation

Field & Project Support

  • Provide field support during installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
  • Participate in facility and system walkdowns.
  • Evaluate changing field conditions and recommend safe approaches to resolve technical issues.
  • Coordinate with project personnel to support safe and efficient execution of work.
  • Participate in technical working meetings, planning meetings, risk discussions, design reviews, readiness reviews, and interface coordination meetings.

Regulatory & DOE Support

  • Support compliance with applicable federal, DOE, LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.
  • Perform regulatory and compliance assessments.
  • Review documentation and support responses to review comments.
  • Provide recommendations related to corrective actions.
  • Support DOE reviews and independent assessments, including presentations, review preparation, action-item resolution, and documentation updates.

Collaboration

The Radiation Physics Support professional will work closely with the ALS-U Project Office, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), Systems Engineering, and other project stakeholders to complete assigned technical activities and deliverables.

Assignments will be performed on an as-needed basis and may vary depending on project priorities and lifecycle requirements.

Typical Deliverables

Depending on assigned work, deliverables may include:

  • Radiation shielding calculations and analyses
  • Radiation transport analyses
  • ALARA evaluations
  • Radiological hazard assessments
  • Technical memoranda and reports
  • Engineering recommendations
  • Design and technical review comments
  • Procedures and technical basis documents
  • Compliance assessments
  • Readiness review documentation
  • Corrective action recommendations
  • Technical presentations and meeting support
  • Monthly status reports, when requested

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of radiation physics, radiation protection, accelerator safety, radiological hazard assessment, and/or radiation protection engineering, along with the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Experience working in a DOE national laboratory, accelerator facility, research facility, or similarly regulated technical environment is highly valuable. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, reviewing complex technical information, developing sound engineering recommendations, and providing both analytical and field-based support.