Location: McAllen, TX

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Description: 

Administer and operate dosimetry equipment per ISO/ ASTM standards to ensure the proper dose delivery of products. Design treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose in accordance with Electronic Cold-Pasteurization methodology.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate EPR scanning equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures

• Create dose plans for all commodities at facility

• Supervise, perform or assist in the planning and implementation of proper dose delivery with ECP system

• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information and verify the mathematical accuracy of calculations by an approved method

• Investigate and document various packaging materials under FDA approval

• Provide assistance and technical support to team in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation equipment

• Supervise, perform or assist in the application of specific methods of food and/or beam dosimetry as directed

• Assist in ECP procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations

• Utilize radiation-monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform assays

• Must follow all instruction related to Food Defense, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP program.

• Must report to the Food Safety Department or direct supervisor any problem or irregular situation at their work location.

• Implement and enforce security and food safety standards, policies, and programs related to HACCP, and third party standards, regulatory standards, food safety training programs, product inspections, and any work instructions.

• Must be willing to work overtime weekends, holidays and varying shifts as required

• Required to follow all quality system requirements for position and facility operations

• Required to comply with and ensure all general safety, OSHA, USDA/APHIS, FDA and State of Texas regulations for position and facility operations.

 

Qualifications:

• B.S. Math, Science or relevant field of study

• Familiar with ISO/ ASTM standards

• Expertise in food health safety and treatment plans

• Knowledgeable in food and health safety informatics – including resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.  

• High level of critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Works independently but in collaboration with Lead Dosimetrist and Director of Food Safety

• Has the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols

• Has strong mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry and calculus.

• Preferred But not necessary: Certification from the Medial Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

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