Health Physicist

Health Physicist$43 - $52Valencia, CAJoin a critical role protecting people and advancing safety in a dynamic radiopharmaceutical environment as a Health Physicist, where you'll leverage your expertise in radiation protection for hands-on impactA dynamic leader in isotope products and medical imaging focused on innovation, quality, safety, and meaningful contributions to healthcare.Competitive hourly compensation $43–$52 DOE with potential for growthStable, full-time onsite role with meaningful impact on radiation safety and regulatory complianceOpportunity to work with advanced radiation instrumentation and contribute to employee training and program developmentComprehensive benefits package typical for the industry (health, dental, vision, retirement)Collaborative environment supporting professional development in health physicsConduct all assigned tasks in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies and proceduresEnsure compliance of company work practices and policies with applicable federal and state laws and regulationsProvide radiological surveillance support for production activities covered by Special Radiological Work Permits (SRWPs)Work and communicate with regulatory agencies and inspectorsProcess laboratory wastewater and administer wastewater permitCollect, prepare, package and assay radioactive waste for disposalAssist with receipt of radioactive materials and radioactive returnsLog receipt of product returns and waste disposal in company's radioactive materials tracking databaseAssist with analyzing waste samples and coordinating waste disposal shipmentsCalculate and evaluate internal and external radiation doses of employees, visitors or members of the publicConduct radiological assessment of laboratory operations, making recommendations for improvement and reduction in radiation doseDevelop and review Health Physics and Safety Program proceduresMonitor and maintain Radiological Protection, CAL-OSHA, Industrial Hygiene, and other safety programs under the direction of the Radiation Safety OfficerPerform employee trainingRepair, maintain and calibrate survey instruments as requiredConduct and maintain inventory and leak test of sealed sourcesDevelop and conduct radiation safety training for employeesMaintain/Review Health Physics recordsBS degree in Health Physics (or related field) with radiological laboratory experience; Master's degree in Health Physics or related subject preferred2-3 years of experience in Health Physics-related activities (BS level); Master's with extensive experience preferredAbility to travel and work in Valencia and Burbank locationsOverall radiation protection program monitoring and management experienceComprehensive working knowledge/understanding of radiation safety including related laws and regulationsExperience using Geiger, ion chamber, or other radiation control instruments and metersExperience with analysis of radioactive samples using ion chamber and liquid scintillation equipmentExperience performing radiation safety surveys and other routine tasksExperience performing radiation dose and effluent calculations and analysesStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong math and project management skillsAble to work independently as a self-starterAble to lift up to 50 lbs.Excellent planning, organization, and flexibility to adjust to a rapidly changing environment