Health Physicist

Health Physicist$43 - $52 Valencia, 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 impact A 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 growth Stable, full-time onsite role with meaningful impact on radiation safety and regulatory compliance Opportunity to work with advanced radiation instrumentation and contribute to employee training and program development Comprehensive benefits package typical for the industry (health, dental, vision, retirement) Collaborative environment supporting professional development in health physics Conduct all assigned tasks in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures Ensure compliance of company work practices and policies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations Provide radiological surveillance support for production activities covered by Special Radiological Work Permits (SRWPs) Work and communicate with regulatory agencies and inspectors Process laboratory wastewater and administer wastewater permit Collect, prepare, package and assay radioactive waste for disposal Assist with receipt of radioactive materials and radioactive returns Log receipt of product returns and waste disposal in company's radioactive materials tracking database Assist with analyzing waste samples and coordinating waste disposal shipments Calculate and evaluate internal and external radiation doses of employees, visitors or members of the public Conduct radiological assessment of laboratory operations, making recommendations for improvement and reduction in radiation dose Develop and review Health Physics and Safety Program procedures Monitor and maintain Radiological Protection, CAL-OSHA, Industrial Hygiene, and other safety programs under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer Perform employee training Repair, maintain and calibrate survey instruments as required Conduct and maintain inventory and leak test of sealed sources Develop and conduct radiation safety training for employees Maintain/Review Health Physics recordsBS degree in Health Physics (or related field) with radiological laboratory experience; Master's degree in Health Physics or related subject preferred 2-3 years of experience in Health Physics-related activities (BS level); Master's with extensive experience preferred Ability to travel and work in Valencia and Burbank locations Overall radiation protection program monitoring and management experience Comprehensive working knowledge/understanding of radiation safety including related laws and regulations Experience using Geiger, ion chamber, or other radiation control instruments and meters Experience with analysis of radioactive samples using ion chamber and liquid scintillation equipment Experience performing radiation safety surveys and other routine tasks Experience performing radiation dose and effluent calculations and analyses Strong oral and written communication skills Strong math and project management skills Able to work independently as a self-starter Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Excellent planning, organization, and flexibility to adjust to a rapidly changing environment