Radiation Control Technician

The heroes during a terrifying and uncertain radiation crisis are those brave Scientists in the thick of the disaster at the nuclear plant, determining exactly how bad the radiation threat is and how to contain it. These heroes are called Radiation Control Technicians. In this job, the Radiation Control Technician needs to understand the mechanics of nuclear equipment, and is in charge of upkeep and service on these vital, but dangerous, energy generators.

A typical day in the life of a Radiation Control Technician entails processing shipments, testing levels of radiation through sampling, keeping detailed records for safety purposes, and monitoring the safety practices of other workers in the lab or plant. If you’re interested in traveling, this job could take you around the world as an expert in nuclear plants. If you’re simply a Scientist, the safety of a local research lab is in your hands. Either way, no lab or plant can legally function without the expertise of a Radiation Control Technician.

If radiation poisoning is your biggest nightmare, then this might not be an ideal career. However, if you’re brave enough, you could work toward preventing harm—which is vitally important. The goal is prevention, but if catastrophes occur, you’re the person to whom companies turn. Your education and understanding of the dangers of radiation make your responsibility great.