Health Physicist
| Company | Helion Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Everett, WA, USA |
| Salary | $85000 – $165000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- At least 2+ years of hands-on work with radioactive material for early-career candidates
- Foundational understanding of radiation types and their health effects
- Education in radiation protection principles
- 5-8+ years of progressive experience in radiation safety for mid to senior-level candidates
- Demonstrated leadership in designing and managing complex safety programs
- Advanced qualifications or certifications such as CHP (Certified Health Physicist) for senior candidates
Responsibilities
- Design, establish, and implement a comprehensive radiation safety program, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory compliance
- Uphold and apply the principles of ALARA in all activities
- Handle and manage radiation and radioactive material including photons, neutrons, tritium, and activated material, while developing and optimizing handling protocols
- Operate survey equipment including liquid scintillation counters, NaI detectors, HPGe detectors, Geiger counters, and ion chambers
- Perform critical health physics functions, including dosimetry, leak tests, wipe tests, radiation surveys, environmental monitoring and developing operating procedures
- Communicate radiation safety principles and health effects effectively to team members with varying levels of expertise
- Lead and mentor junior team members and partner teams, driving strategic initiatives and contributing to innovative safety methodologies tailored to fusion technology
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced qualifications or certifications such as CHP (Certified Health Physicist) for senior candidates