Senior Health Physicist

IHRC INCORPORATED•Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

IHRC Inc. is seeking a part-time Senior Health Physicist, estimated at up to 10 hours per week, to support radiation safety and radiological protection programs across FDA laboratory, research, and operational environments. The position provides technical expertise in radiation protection, regulatory compliance, radiation surveys and inspections, and occupational exposure assessment in support of FDA personnel, facilities, and research operations. The role supports a multidisciplinary environmental health and safety team responsible for compliance with applicable federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and best practices for radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. The position works with laboratory managers, biosafety personnel, industrial hygienists, engineers, and facility staff on integrated safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiological Sciences, or a related scientific field.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in radiation safety or health physics.
Certified Health Physicist (CHP) by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP).
Working knowledge of NRC regulations, state radiation control requirements, and applicable federal guidance.
Experience conducting radiation surveys and using radiation detection instrumentation.
Knowledge of dosimetry programs, contamination control, and radioactive waste management.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with X-ray generating devices, irradiators, sealed sources, and radioactive materials licensing.
Experience supporting radiation safety committees or institutional radiation protection programs.
Experience developing or delivering technical safety training.
Knowledge of integrated occupational safety and biosafety programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal agencies, biomedical research facilities, laboratories, hospitals, or containment environments.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and support for radiation safety and health physics programs at FDA facilities.
Draft plans for radiation surveys, contamination assessments, and other surveys and assessments.
Draft, review, and update laboratory and operational procedures involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
Support implementation and maintenance of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
Conduct hazard assessments and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
Provide advisory and support services for radiation safety, including support for radioactive material inventory tracking procedures, leak testing, and waste management activities.
Support dosimetry programs, exposure investigations, and incident response activities.
Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving NRC, state, and federal radiation safety requirements.
Prepare technical reports, survey documentation, SOPs, training materials, and corrective action recommendations.
Create and provide radiation safety training to laboratory personnel, researchers, and staff.
Assist with shielding evaluations, facility assessments, and equipment evaluations.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities involving radiological hazards.
Coordinate with laboratory managers, biosafety personnel, industrial hygienists, engineers, and facility staff on integrated safety initiatives.