Radiation Control Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Radiation Control Technician to support radiation protection across various areas and activities at the Lab.

Reporting to the Radiological Control Technician Supervisor within the Radiation Protection Group (RPG), you will independently perform radiological work with limited supervision. This role involves performing radiological surveillance, including contamination and dose / exposure rate surveys, and verifying compliance with safety standards and ALARA principles. The technician will support radioactive material handling-such as shipping, receiving, transport, inventory, and control-and contribute to data management, radiological characterization, sample collection and analysis, and air monitoring. The position also involves implementing radiological work controls, supporting waste management activities, participating in incident investigations and emergency responses, and assisting with training efforts.

This role requires work across the LBNL site, both indoors and outdoors, including off-site and field locations, construction and demolition areas, and permitted hazardous waste storage facilities. Regular exposure to hazardous materials, hazardous energy sources, ionizing radiation, and radioactive materials is expected. Security vetting for access to nuclear materials is required. The position includes emergency on-call duties as part of RPG responsibilities.

What You Will Do : Level 3 :

• Perform radiological work in support of LBNL's Radiation Protection Program, ensuring compliance with RPG policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine, specialized, and advanced radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity) in laboratories, construction sites, remediation areas, and other work locations.
• Generate associated documentation, including survey reports, audits, and related records.
• Perform release surveys for materials, equipment, and property transitioning from radiologically controlled to uncontrolled areas.
• Evaluate radiological conditions to support the development of technical work documents, such as radiological work authorizations, work plans, and survey plans.
• Post and label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
• Conduct assessments, audits, and other evaluations related to radiological incidents.
• Respond to contamination events, personnel exposures, and radiological emergencies.
• Plan complex radiological work activities with minimal oversight.
• Provide specialized radiological support for the preparation, packaging, shipment, and transfer of radioactive materials.
• Support operations related to Material Control & Accountability and Nuclear Material Management.

Level 4, in addition to the responsibilities at level 3 :

Works independently on all assignments with little ot no instruction from supervisor or technical authority.

Given a broad and general program / project assignment with the expectation to manage assigned projects and programs independently with minor status updates with guidance from supervision.

Performs operations and tasks to carry out major components in an EH&S project or program.

What is Required : Level 3 :

Level 4 :

15 years of relevant experience in radiation / health physics programs, of which 5 years are as a qualified RCT / HPT / EFT.

Comprehensive experience in developing radiation protection procedures and technical work documents, which included providing technical advice and training instructions.

Preferred experience in leading programmatic-level work scope (MC&A, Qualification Program, DOT, etc.).

Desired Qualifications :

Notes :

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.