Radiological Health Physicist

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Radiological Health Physicist for its Environment, Safety, Health and Quality team. The position is based at the Materials and Fuels Complex in Idaho and follows a 4x10 schedule. The role provides technical and regulatory support for implementation and continuous improvement of the laboratory’s Radiation Protection program, including oversight of radiological work and assessment of compliance with 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE Orders, the INL Radiological Control Manual, and related procedures. The physicist conducts internal and external dosimetry exposure investigations, interprets test results, identifies deficiencies, develops corrective actions, and provides technical guidance on radiological control policies and procedures. The role also reviews regulatory requirements, research and operational projects, and proposed radiological work activities. Work may include developing technical work documents, ALARA reviews, Radiation Work Permits, waste characterizations, internal dose monitoring, and air-sampling performance. The position provides analysis and support for radiation-detection instrumentation and technical bases for radiation protection standards. It may include responsibility for the DOELAP-accredited program and associated documentation, reviewing and approving external dosimetry data, vendor audits, oversight of external dosimetry practices, and assistance with Nuclear Accident Dosimetry processing and refurbishment or the OSL extremity estimator program. The physicist develops or assists with training programs, prepares scientific and technical materials, reports, presentations, and concept papers, and may brief senior leadership or program sponsors. The role may also contribute to national or international standards-setting activities and generate proposals and business development opportunities. The position may require DOE security clearance and Human Reliability Program designation depending on assignment, emergency response organization qualifications as required, and radiological worker and respiratory protection qualifications where required. It is a testing-designated position requiring pre-employment and periodic drug testing.

Requirements

For Level 2: Bachelor of Science in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related science and two years of related professional experience; alternatively, a master's degree or PhD.
For Level 3: Bachelor of Science in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related science and five years of related professional experience; alternatively, a master's degree or PhD and two years of related experience.
Experience in a related health physics field, such as academia, research, DOE, or NRC.
Experience and proficiency with a variety of health physics software programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; US citizenship is required for this clearance.
Obtain and maintain emergency response organization qualifications as required for supported facilities.
NRRPT certification, ABHP Exam Part 1, ability to pass ABHP Exam Part 1 within a year, or an advanced degree in health physics.
May require DOE Radiological Worker I or II qualification and, when required, Respiratory Protection qualification.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, keyboarding, handling materials and tools, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; and sufficient vision and hearing.
Submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Health Physicist (CHP) through the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP).
Degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, science, or a related field, together with NRRPT certification, an advanced degree in health physics, or ABHP Exam Part 1.

Responsibilities

Perform oversight, technical input, regulatory impact reviews, technical evaluations, and other support for Radiation Protection program implementation.
Interpret test results and conduct internal and external dosimetry exposure investigations.
Identify program deficiencies and develop corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance for radiological control policies and procedures and review new regulatory requirements for applicability.
Review research, operational projects, programs, and proposed radiological work activities for compliance with radiological control requirements.
Design and select radiation-detection instrumentation and establish technical bases for laboratory radiation protection standards.
Evaluate and provide implementation options within DOE and INL requirements.
Develop or assist with training programs for health physicists, radiological professionals, and radiological technicians.
Generate ideas for proposals and business development opportunities.
Prepare scientific and technical products, reports, documents, presentations, and concept papers, including formal briefings for senior leadership or program sponsors.
Participate in national or international standards-setting institutions as applicable.
May manage the DOELAP-accredited program and associated documentation, review and approve external dosimetry data, and perform vendor audits.
Provide oversight and review of external dosimetry practices and procedures across the site.
May assist with Nuclear Accident Dosimetry processing and refurbishment and the OSL extremity estimator program.
Provide radiological oversight for day-to-day activities at an assigned facility.
Assist with implementation and continuing improvement of the INL radiological control program.
Assist with Technical Work Documents, ALARA reviews, Radiation Work Permits, waste characterizations, internal dose monitoring, and air-sampling performance.
Ensure radiological controls are comprehensive and documented in accordance with radiological procedures.