Dose Reconstructor
MJW seeks a Dose Reconstructor to support the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) Project work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produces and reports timely dose estimates, supporting methodology, and factual basis for each claim received by NIOSH from DOL under EEOICPA, and for claims requiring rework because of changes in claim information or changes in dose reconstruction policy.
- Performs internal and external dose reconstructions and peer reviews.
- Performs complex and in-depth evaluation of physical quality, accessibility, and relevance of discovered data and records.
- Evaluates medical histories.
- Utilizes site research documents, reports, and other applicable records to retrospectively reconstruct occupational radiation doses.
- Documents findings and writes detailed reports that clearly and accurately reflect the results of the individual dose reconstruction, including the probability of causation.
- Responds to issues in the COI, NIOSH comments/questions, and ABRWH reviews.
Candidates will work with other HP professionals through training and collaboration.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under time constraints in a busy, project-oriented environment.
Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with dose reconstruction on past projects, specific accidents, or other occupational exposure conditions
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used to monitor internal and external radiation exposures, specifically in recognition and evaluation of records that, either directly or indirectly, may be used to retrospectively reconstruct occupational radiation doses.
- Experience with DOE facilities and AEC, ERDA, and DOE records systems
- Advanced degrees and certifications, such as master’s in health physics or related field
- CHP certification or on track to achieve certification
Requirements include:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in health physics, environmental or natural sciences, or related field
- Two or more years of experience in health physics or radiation safety with a solid technical/educational background in environmental science, radiological engineering, site remediation, or health physics, with practical applications with CERCLA/DOE site experience preferred.
- Familiarity with basic statistics and/or mathematical modeling
- Familiarity with radiation dose modeling software such as IMBA or Varskin
- Strong writing and communication skills
- •Knowledge of MS Office software
All candidates must have US citizenship.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Claimant Phone Interviewer
We are excited to announce a remote opening.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under time constraints in a busy, project-oriented environment. Excellent communication and grammar skills are a must. Willing to assist other departments and offer office support when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Effective listening
- Transcribing telephone interviews with claimants with high quality
- Ability to understand and explain the results of technical reports in a clear manner
- Ability to anticipate and respond to claimant questions and concerns during interviews
Preferences include:
- 4-year degree with a science or math background or 8 years of comparable experience
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in MS Outlook email, calendar, scheduling, and task manager functions
- Ability to type at least 60 words per minute
All candidates must have US citizenship.
Hourly Range: $22 – $24
TENORM Radiological Control Technician – Part Time/Seasonal
This is a SEASONAL position.
We are excited to announce openings at our Amherst, NY office. These openings are offered on a part time or full-time basis to support client projects of varying duration. The work involves the monitoring of construction activities to determine the presence of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materal (TENORM) typically in the Western NY area.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, detail-oriented, organized and able to work under time constraints in a busy project-oriented environment. Any math or science background a plus. Excellent communication and grammar skills are a must.
Requirements include:
- Radiological monitoring or environmental experience preferred but not required.
- Valid Driver’s License and dependable Car/Truck
- Ability to observe and concisely document and describe field activities
- Ability to complete forms and generate field sketches
- Ability to perform calculations such as to record and calculate the average of several numbers
- Ability to work outside in cold or hot weather
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and walk on uneven surfaces
- Ability to read and interpret digital and analog displays
- Willingness to work with and around radioactive materials upon completion of training
- Ability to pass physical
No experience necessary, training will be provided.
All candidates must have US citizenship or be legally able to work in the United States. Candidates must pass a background check.
