Associate Health Physicist

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Idaho Falls seeks a qualified radiation health leader to oversee radiological health programs, dose assessments, emergency planning, and instrument calibration. Responsibilities include managing monitoring programs, instrument testing, and environmental surveillance across NNPP sites with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a related technical or science degree at the bachelor’s or master’s level and experience in health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field.
• Ability to lead radiation health programs and perform dose assessments.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal radiological health monitoring and dose assessments.
• Overseeing calibration and testing of radiation detection instruments.
• Supporting emergency planning and radiological analyses across NNPP sites.

Skills

Technical writing

Statistical analysis

Radiation detection equipment

Dose assessment

Analytical skills

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Calibration instrumentation

Data analysis software

Radiation monitoring instruments

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Do you want to support the world's best Navy? Come join our team! This role provides expert leadership in health physics and radiation safety, delivering oversight across radiation health programs, radiological dose assessments, emergency planning, and technical evaluations under both routine and accident conditions. You’ll support and maintain local procedures spanning radiation health, dosimetry operations, emergency planning, dose analysis, and radiation detection instrumentation.

You’ll manage internal and external monitoring programs, ensuring precise calibration, testing, and qualification of instruments, and directing personnel bioassay, area monitoring, and environmental surveillance. The role also includes performing radiological analyses that support dry storage, repository work, transportation, and other technical operations across NNPP sites, including shipyards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading internal monitoring programs (in?vitro and in?vivo), establishing controls for mixed radionuclide work, evaluating radiation detection equipment, running external monitoring programs, performing dose assessments, and using historical records to prepare exposure histories.
• Conducting radiological engineering calculations and overseeing technical work documents and characterization plans while partnering with work groups to ensure efficient, compliant execution.
• Serving in an assigned capacity within the Radiological Emergency Response Organization.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to author high-quality technical products, e.g., event investigations, data evaluations, and formal correspondence
• Experience performing statistical analysis
• Experience in using and evaluating radiation detection equipment
• Experience performing dose assessments from a variety of data sources (field surveys, direct or excreta measurements)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience interacting with a large relational database

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

$70,900.00 - $108,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.