Radiological Health Physicist
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Radiological Health Physicist for its Environment, Safety, Health and Quality team. The position supports the Radiation Protection program at the Materials and Fuels Complex in Idaho on a 4x10 schedule. The physicist performs regulatory impact reviews and technical evaluations, investigates internal and external dosimetry exposures, identifies program deficiencies and develops corrective actions, and provides technical guidance on radiological control policies and procedures. The role also involves radiological oversight of facility activities, evaluating proposed work, supporting radiological work documentation and controls, and helping improve the laboratory's radiological control program. The physicist may support the DOELAP-accredited program, external dosimetry practices and vendor audits, Nuclear Accident Dosimetry processing, and the OSL extremity estimator program. Other work includes radiation-detection instrumentation analysis, standards development, training, technical reporting and briefings, and proposal or business-development opportunities. The position may involve participation in national or international standards-setting institutions. The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 according to the applicant's qualifications and experience. A DOE Q clearance is required and requires U.S. citizenship. The role is testing designated, requiring pre-employment and periodic drug testing. Emergency response organization qualifications and, depending on assignment, Human Reliability Program designation or radiological worker and respiratory protection qualifications may be required.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related science and 2 years of related professional experience, or a master's degree or PhD.
- Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related science and 5 years of related professional experience, or a master's degree or PhD and 2 years of related experience.
- Experience in a related health physics field, such as academic, research, DOE, or NRC environments.
- Experience and proficiency with a variety of health physics software programs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance as required; this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- 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.
- Depending on work assignment, Human Reliability Program designation.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP) through the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP).
- A 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, regulatory impact reviews, technical evaluations, and other support for Radiation Protection program implementation under 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE Orders, and INL radiological control requirements.
- Interpret test results and conduct internal and external dosimetry exposure investigations.
- Identify program deficiencies and develop corrective actions; provide technical guidance on radiological control policies and procedures.
- Review new regulatory requirements and assess research and operations projects and programs for radiological compliance.
- Analyze, design, and select radiation-detection instrumentation and establish technical bases for laboratory radiation protection standards.
- Evaluate 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 materials, reports, documents, presentations, and concept papers.
- Author technical reports and deliver formal briefings to senior leadership or program sponsors.
- May participate in national or international standards-setting institutions.
- May support the DOELAP-accredited program, including reviewing, approving, and uploading external dosimetry data, conducting vendor audits, and overseeing external dosimetry practices and procedures.
- May assist with Nuclear Accident Dosimetry processing and refurbishment and the OSL extremity estimator program.
- Provide radiological oversight for day-to-day facility activities and support continuing improvement of the INL radiological control program.
- Review and evaluate proposed radiological work activities; 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive relocation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
