Health Physicist – Amherst, NY
We are excited to announce openings at our Amherst, NY office.
MJW is currently seeking Health Physicists to support the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) Project in the area of Dose Reconstruction 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 probability of causation.
- Responds to issues brought out 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.
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in health physics, environmental or natural sciences, or related field
- 2 or more years’ experience in health physics or radiation safety with a strong technical/educational background in the fields of environmental science, radiological engineering, site remediation or health physics, with practical applications with CERCLA/DOE site experience preferred
- Experience with dose reconstruction on past projects, specific accidents, or other occupational exposure conditions
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used in monitoring for 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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Requirements include:
- Knowledge of MS Office software
All candidates must have US citizenship or be legally able to work in the United States. Candidates must pass a background check.
Health Physicist – Amherst, NY
We are excited to announce openings at our Amherst, NY office.
MJW is currently seeking Health Physicists to support the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) Project in the area of Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determine whether SEC petitions meet the requirements in 42 CFR 83 and therefore qualify for evaluation and document the basis for this determination.
- Research information relevant to the feasibility/infeasibility of dose reconstruction.
- Perform all assigned aspects of SEC petition qualification and evaluation as defined in 10 CFR 83 (and the interim final SEC rule).
- Prepare an Evaluation Report that documents the basis for finding dose reconstruction infeasible for members of the class and submits the petition ER to NIOSH for review and approval.
- Produce Basis of Decision documents. These documents detail the processes and evidence used in making key decisions in defining or declining addition of a SEC class.
- Communicate with the petitioner(s) for an SEC.
Training is encouraged and candidates will work with other HP professionals.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under time constraints in a busy project-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in health physics, environmental or natural sciences, or related field
- 2 or more years’ experience in health physics or radiation safety with a strong technical/educational background in the fields of environmental science, radiological engineering, site remediation or health physics, with practical applications with CERCLA/DOE site experience preferred
- Experience with dose reconstruction on past projects, specific accidents, or other occupational exposure conditions
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used in monitoring for 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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Requirements include:
- Knowledge of MS Office software
All candidates must have US citizenship or be legally able to work in the United States. Candidates must pass a background check.
Health Physicist/Environmental Radiological Control Supervisor (HP/RCS) – Amherst, NY
We are excited to announce openings at our Amherst, NY office.
The HP/RCS will participate in proposal preparation, planning, implementing, and supervising of project field activities. The HP/RCS should have a working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, participate in data assessment activities, including MARSSIM, MARSAME evaluations and project report preparation. The work will involve the monitoring of construction or characterization of site activities to determine the presence of radioactive material in the environment. Work activities are typically in the Western, NY area but may involve some travel.
Training is encouraged and candidates will work with other Site and HP professionals.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under time constraints in a busy project-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in health physics, environmental or natural sciences, or related field
- 3 or more years’ experience in health physics or radiation safety with a strong technical/educational background in the fields of environmental science, radiological engineering, site remediation or health physics, with practical applications with CERCLA/DOE site experience preferred
- NRC/State radiological licensing and program experience desirable
- Knowledge of EPA guidance and regulations
- Data QA/QC and statistical assessment experience preferred
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word and related programs
Requirements include:
- Valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation
- Ability to observe and concisely document and describe field activities
- 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 and environmental hazards
- Ability to pass physical
All candidates must have US citizenship or be legally able to work in the United States. Candidates must pass a background check.
Claimant Phone Interviewer – Cincinnati, OH
We are excited to announce openings at our Cincinnati, Ohio office.
Candidates should be reliable, mature, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and be detail-oriented, organized and able to work under time constraints in a busy project-oriented environment. Responsibilities include: effective listening skills in transcribing telephone interviews with claimants with high quality; ability to understand and explain results of technical reports in a manner the claimant may understand clearly. Candidates will need to use problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond to claimant questions and concerns during telephone interviews. Ability to type at least 60 words/minute is necessary.
A 4-year degree with a science or math background or 8 years comparable experience is required.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required. In addition, candidates must be proficient in MS Outlook email, calendar, scheduling and task manager functions.
All candidates must have US citizenship or be legally able to work in the United States. Candidates must pass a background check.
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 Material (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.
