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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 89d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise in radiation safety and radiological protection to support FDA laboratory and research environments. Responsibilities include performing radiation surveys, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing occupational exposure monitoring.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related scientific field with at least 3 years of professional experience. Candidates must have working knowledge of NRC regulations and experience using radiation detection instrumentation.
Full job description
Description
IHRC Inc. is seeking a Health Physicist to support radiation safety and radiological protection programs across FDA laboratory, research, and operational environments. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise in radiation protection, regulatory compliance, radiation survey and inspection activities, and occupational exposure assessment in support of FDA personnel, facilities, and research operations. This position supports a multidisciplinary environmental health and safety team responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and best practices related to the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting laboratory, medical, industrial, or research radiation safety programs.
Provide technical support for radiation safety and health physics programs at FDA facilities.
Perform radiation surveys, contamination assessments, and exposure monitoring activities.
Review laboratory and operational procedures involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
Support implementation and maintenance of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
Conduct hazard assessments and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
Provide advisory and support services in the furtherance of radiation safety; activities may include supporting radioactive material inventory tracking procedures, leak testing, and waste management activities.
Support dosimetry programs, exposure investigations, and incident response activities.
Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving NRC, state, and federal radiation safety requirements.
Prepare technical reports, survey documentation, SOPs, training materials, and corrective action recommendations.
Provide radiation safety training to laboratory personnel, researchers, and staff.
Assist with shielding evaluations, facility assessments, and equipment evaluations.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities involving radiological hazards.
Coordinate with laboratory managers, biosafety personnel, industrial hygienists, engineers, and facility staff on integrated safety initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and FDA policies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiological Sciences, or related scientific field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in radiation safety or health physics.
Working knowledge of NRC regulations, state radiation control requirements, and applicable federal guidance.
Experience conducting radiation surveys and using radiation detection instrumentation.
Knowledge of dosimetry programs, contamination control, and radioactive waste management.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification or eligibility.
Experience supporting federal agencies, biomedical research facilities, laboratories, hospitals, or containment environments.
Familiarity with X-ray generating devices, irradiators, sealed sources, and radioactive materials licensing.
Experience supporting radiation safety committees or institutional radiation protection programs.
Experience developing or delivering technical safety training.
Knowledge of integrated occupational safety and biosafety programs.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Health PhysicsRadiation SafetyNRC RegulationsALARADosimetryCertified Health PhysicistCHPRadiological SciencesNuclear EngineeringContamination ControlRadiation Detection InstrumentationSOPsFDABiosafetyIndustrial HygieneShielding Evaluation
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