Health Physicist

Health Physicist

$43 - $52 per hour | Valencia, CA | On-site | Permanent

Join a critical role protecting people and advancing safety in a dynamic radiopharmaceutical environment as a Health Physicist, where you'll leverage your expertise in radiation protection for hands-on impact

A bit about us:

A dynamic leader in isotope products and medical imaging focused on innovation, quality, safety, and meaningful contributions to healthcare.

Why join us?

Competitive hourly compensation $43–$52 DOE with potential for growth

Stable, full-time onsite role with meaningful impact on radiation safety and regulatory compliance

Opportunity to work with advanced radiation instrumentation and contribute to employee training and program development

Comprehensive benefits package typical for the industry (health, dental, vision, retirement)

Collaborative environment supporting professional development in health physics

Job Details

Job Details / Responsibilities:

Conduct all assigned tasks in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures

Ensure compliance of company work practices and policies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Provide radiological surveillance support for production activities covered by Special Radiological Work Permits (SRWPs)

Work and communicate with regulatory agencies and inspectors

Process laboratory wastewater and administer wastewater permit

Collect, prepare, package and assay radioactive waste for disposal

Assist with receipt of radioactive materials and radioactive returns

Log receipt of product returns and waste disposal in company’s radioactive materials tracking database

Assist with analyzing waste samples and coordinating waste disposal shipments

Calculate and evaluate internal and external radiation doses of employees, visitors or members of the public

Conduct radiological assessment of laboratory operations, making recommendations for improvement and reduction in radiation dose

Develop and review Health Physics and Safety Program procedures

Monitor and maintain Radiological Protection, CAL-OSHA, Industrial Hygiene, and other safety programs under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer

Perform employee training

Repair, maintain and calibrate survey instruments as required

Conduct and maintain inventory and leak test of sealed sources

Develop and conduct radiation safety training for employees

Maintain/Review Health Physics records

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

BS degree in Health Physics (or related field) with radiological laboratory experience; Master’s degree in Health Physics or related subject preferred

2-3 years of experience in Health Physics-related activities (BS level); Master’s with extensive experience preferred

Ability to travel and work in Valencia and Burbank locations

Overall radiation protection program monitoring and management experience

Comprehensive working knowledge/understanding of radiation safety including related laws and regulations

Experience using Geiger, ion chamber, or other radiation control instruments and meters

Experience with analysis of radioactive samples using ion chamber and liquid scintillation equipment

Experience performing radiation safety surveys and other routine tasks

Experience performing radiation dose and effluent calculations and analyses

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong math and project management skills

Able to work independently as a self-starter

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Excellent planning, organization, and flexibility to adjust to a rapidly changing environment

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