Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

• Chemical-Radiation Technician
• Decontaminator
• Radiation Monitor
• Scanner

• Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel, using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.
• Collect samples of air, water, gases, and solids in order to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
• Confer with scientists directing projects in order to determine significant events to monitor during tests.
• Decontaminate objects by cleaning with soap or solvents or by abrading with wire brushes, buffing wheels, or sandblasting machines.
• Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, and materials, using radiation detectors and other instruments.
• Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
• Enter data into computers in order to record characteristics of nuclear events and locating coordinates of particles.
• Immerse samples in chemical compounds in order to prepare them for testing.
• Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
• Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures, and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Monitor personnel in order to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
• Operate manipulators from outside cells to move specimens into and out of shielded containers, to remove specimens from cells, or to place specimens on benches or equipment work stations.
• Place irradiated nuclear fuel materials in environmental chambers for testing, and observe reactions through cell windows.
• Place radioactive waste, such as sweepings and broken sample bottles, into containers for disposal.
• Prepare reports describing contamination tests, material and equipment decontaminated, and methods used in decontamination processes.
• Provide initial response to abnormal events and to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
• Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations, and test detection equipment in order to ensure its accuracy.
• Test materials' physical, chemical, or metallurgical properties, using equipment such as tensile testers, hardness testers, metallographic units, micrometers, and gauges.
• Weigh and mix decontamination chemical solutions in tanks, and immerse objects in solutions for specified times, using hoists.

• adhere to safety procedures
• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• advise authorities in procedures for radiation incidents or hazards
• analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• apply cleaning solvents
• calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
• clean equipment or machinery
• collect samples for testing
• collect scientific or technical data
• conduct evaluations of worker exposure to radiation or noise
• conduct training for personnel
• confer with scientists
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• ensure prescribed safe radiation levels are maintained
• follow clinical radiation safety procedures
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• identify properties of soil or water samples
• identify type of radiation
• inspect or test materials to verify safety standards or ensure meeting of specifications
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• monitor operating procedures of radiation producing equipment
• operate cleaning equipment
• operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
• operate precision test equipment
• operate sandblasting equipment
• perform varied measurements
• place radioactive waste in disposal containers
• prepare safety reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• recommend action to ensure compliance
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• report information to supervisor verbally
• set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
• test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use electronic calibration devices
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities