Health Physics Student Intern

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Hourly Range

Overview
This is a summertime, project-based, support position to assist the Radiation Safety Office with implementing general radiation safety program improvements; and participating in various special projects. The duration of the internship is approximately 12-14 weeks starting either in late May or early June and running through the end of August. Exact start and end dates will be determined based on candidate’s availability.

Essential Duties

1. Perform monthly and/or quarterly radiation safety surveys in research laboratories.

2. Assist in the receipt and delivery of packages containing radioactive material to research laboratories.

3. Advise laboratory staff of proper handling and disposal of radioactive materials per proper University and Regulatory Agency procedures.

4. Participate in training classes, hazard evaluations, and special projects. Provide general Health Physics summertime support to all areas of campus where radioisotopes, lasers, sources, or radiation producing equipment exists. This includes the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center and associated cyclotron; the EHS waste storage areas, and x-ray generating equipment use areas.

5. Maintain complete and accurate records as required by regulatory bodies.

6. Draft, update and edit standard operating procedures (SOP).

Education and Experience

Candidate should be in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Health, Radiological Sciences or other functionally relevant scientific field. No prior related work experience required.

Additional Education and Experience

1. Knowledge of and interest in radiation, radioactive materials, radiation safety, laboratory uses of radioactive material, radiation-producing devices, and lasers.

2. Knowledge of the practice of radiological hygiene, including workplace monitoring, shielding and the selection and use of personal protective equipment and administrative, engineering and work practice controls.

3. Some knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal radiation safety regulations, and regulatory guidance pertaining to radiation safety.

4. Knowledge of laboratory science, operations and objectives, including chemical, biological and physical processes, procedures, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in research, teaching and clinical laboratories.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, as a student member of the EHS Radiation Safety team.

2. Must be detail oriented, organized and able to exercise good judgment in managing time.

3. Ability to establish and maintain professional, collaborative, service-oriented, cooperative and effective service oriented relationships with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers through effective and positive communication.

4. Ability to use health physics equipment and information technologies, including advanced database, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing editing features.

5. Written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and actively on radiation safety related topics.  Ability to edit for clarity, content and technical content.

6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

1. Stand, walk and negotiate occasional awkward work locations and paths of travel.

2. Work in a variety of physical environments.

3. Periodically perform short duration physical exertions, including light-medium weight lifting, pushing/pulling, stair or ladder climbing, etc. in support of a safety investigation, area or operations survey.

Job Description

Complete assignments, as requested. Required Education and Experience Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.  Some undergraduate/graduate positions may specify a student of a specific degree program, field of study, etc. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Will vary depending on the specific title of the position. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

12/19/2025

Job Category

Temporary/Casual

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

No Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Location

127-153 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

 
Background Check Requirements

 

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

 
Health Requirements

 

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

 
Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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