Radiation Physicist jobs in the United States

Position Description:

Radiation Safety & Control Services (RSCS), a subsidiary of Allied Power located in Seabrook, New Hampshire is seeking a Junior Health Physicist .

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of health physics fundamentals and their application in nuclear industries. They will be responsible for carrying out technical tasks for radiological projects, collecting necessary information and data, and collaborating effectively with team members to achieve project goals.

Position may require occasional travel to project sites within the U.S. Position is a corporate based position, in Seabrook, NH.

Must meet RSCS and client security requirements for specific projects including FBI security check.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform health physics-related assignments requiring general technical skills and knowledge.
• Make decisions on instrumentation needed for specific project requirements.
• Participate in radiological decommissioning activities.
• Conduct contamination and dose rate surveys on various surfaces, materials, and waste.
• Perform general health physics calculations including decay and counting statistics.
• Conduct inspections and investigations on x-ray machines to ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Assist senior health physicists with neutron characterization studies.
• Document radiation measurements and x-ray inspections in surveys and Technical Safety Documents (TSDs).
• Write clear, concise, and accurate project reports incorporating measurement data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in health physics, physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree may count for 2 years of the required experience.

Required Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of health physics principles.
• Ability to generate high-quality work.
• Proficiency in working in the field.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, including customer communication.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety above all else.
• Ability to integrate procedure and policy compliance into actions as needed

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software; familiarity with coding languages like C , Python, and Java preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting and physical work.
• Experience with source checking and survey equipment operation.
• Experience conducting surveys using radiation detection equipment.

RSCS. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RSCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person