Normal communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Laboratory Research Technologist which involves the maintenance and operation of cryogenic equipment, particle accelerators or vacuum and associated acceleration systems. Directs work with the reactor and related equipment ensuring safe operation for compliance with management policy and state and federal law. Oversees safety precautions taken by all entering the work area where the potential for electrical and radioactive hazards exists due to the presence of radiation or radioactive materials.