Radiation Protection Supervisor

Niowave • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Radiation Protection Supervisor leads a team of radiation technicians responsible for radiation protection, NRC compliance, radioactive material (RAM) inventory, waste management, and support for radioisotope research and development and production teams across multiple facilities. The role combines leadership, technical expertise, and operational execution to support delivery of high-quality cGMP radioisotopes and foster a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and a positive staff experience.

The position requires regular hours that include shift work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Niowave has multiple locations in the Lansing area, and travel between locations is expected. Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter describing their expertise and management experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a related scientific field, or equivalent formal education and hands-on experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in the radiation protection field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a radiological facility licensed by the NRC or DOE.
• Hands-on work with dispersible material.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including day-to-day activities of a team of 6 or more; demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, establish career development tracks, and plan for succession.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
• Ability to integrate into a new team or organization and assess existing systems and processes before proposing improvements.
• Ability to adapt communication to connect effectively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
• Strong interest and ability in leading and developing staff members and teams.
• System-level thinking and an integration mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ownership and accountability for system performance and reliability outcomes within assigned scope.
• Strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, sound decision-making, and ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk.
• Embrace and model Niowave’s Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
• Ability to work regular hours that include night, weekend, and holiday shift work.
• Ability to travel between locations in the Lansing area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience operating in a radiological facility licensed by the NRC or DOE.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including day-to-day activities of a team of 6 or more; demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, establish career development tracks, and plan for succession.
• Hands-on experience using lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvement, including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S.
• Experience with production, cGMP, radioisotopes, and/or radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience with nuclear detection equipment, solid, liquid, and gaseous forms of radioactive material, and NRC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of radiation technicians supporting radiation protection, NRC compliance, RAM inventory, and waste management.
• Support radioisotope R&D and production teams across multiple facilities in delivering high-quality cGMP radioisotopes.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and a positive staff experience.
• Build cohesive teams and support staff development, including career development tracks and succession planning.
• Manage team activities, multiple priorities, and deadlines.
• Maintain system performance and reliability within the assigned scope.
• Propose and implement process improvements using sound judgment.
• Travel between Niowave locations in the Lansing area as expected by the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager