Theranostics Health Physicist

Siemens Healthineers

86d • $107,060 - $160,600

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Designs and/or coordinates the implementation of internal EHS guidelines and processes within assigned organization. This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in operations at a radiochemical/radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operation, with responsibilities similar to above; or in applied radiation protection in a facility which handles unsealed radioactive material.
• Experience with nuclides specifics to diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive material for injection into humans.
• B.S. in Radiation Protection (Health Physics), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or other related program of study, or an engineering/science major with direct experience.
• An advanced degree or Certified Health Physicist certification may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the year within the US.
• Must be authorized to live and work within the US with preference given to candidates based near the corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with US radioactive materials and OSHA regulatory framework.
• Demonstrated experience with implementation of an EHS Management System.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 suite of tools.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize tasks with input from line manager as well as in collaboration with other key experts in the organization.
• Experience working remotely within a team while maintaining personal accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to convey technical elements of regulatory and corporate programs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a cross-department collaboration from site design to start up leading the development of relevant radiation safety and EHS equipment, processes, and procedures specific to novel radioactive tracers for diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive material.
• Generation, submission, and managing of radioactive materials licensing documentation and required regulatory correspondence.
• Shielding design for new facilities and new equipment.
• Shielding verification confirmatory surveys.
• Guide the selection and design of equipment for delayed effluent release, decay in storage, detection of novel isotope contamination, and support to engineering in the identification of isotopes to assess purity.
• Onsite support to ensure proper implementation of radiation protection and EHS programs necessary for successful site operation.
• Review and submittal of required decommissioning documentation.
• Project management to ensure necessary deadlines are maintained.
• Site support as necessary for regulatory inspections to ensure regulatory approvals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees