MU Research Reactor

The internationally recognized University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is a 10-megawatt 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.

Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.

The University of Missouri seeks a dynamic Health Physicist to support MURR’s research, and customer service initiatives. The successful candidate will take an innovative and proactive approach to safety and have a sharp attention to detail.
Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include
The Health Physics team reports directly to the manager of Health Physics and Safety. Candidates should be committed to excellence and believe in the University Mission of being a world-class research institution.

• Radioactive Effluent Coordination and Support
• Provide support to the Special Project Health Physicist
• Write and review Health Physics Procedures
• Provide Support to Health Physics Technicians
• Understand, monitor, and support MURR® facility requirements about the NRC license
• Oversee facility radiation monitor support
• Assist with the planning and implementing improvements to the oversight of facility projects and maintenance activities

In Addition, The Individual Will

• Direct research, training, and monitoring programs to protect reactor or laboratory personnel from radiation hazards and to assure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations
• Solves problems in straightforward situations
• Analyzes potential solutions using experience, judgements, and precedence, providing input and recommendations
• Analyze and interprets data provided by research investigators
• Impacts the quality of own work and the work of others on the team, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance
• Explains complex information to others, ensuring understanding

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 to university values in their actions and decisions.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $84,000 annually

Grade: GGS 010

University Title:HEALTH PHYSICIST

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

M-F, 8:00-5:00, some occasional evening and weekend work to be discussed in an interview.

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.

• Chemistry and or science related educational background
• Nuclear and/or radiological facility experience
• Experience working under regulation of the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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