Health Physicist

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Radiation Safety team. This role involves ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and managing radiation safety programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health physics, with practical experience in a research or pharmaceutical setting. You will play a crucial role in supporting safe practices and training others in radiation safety. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-changing medicines while working in a collaborative environment focused on safety and compliance.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Pension

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Vacation Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Benefits

Employee Clubs and Activities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of practical radiation safety experience in research/pharmaceutical environment.
• Solid understanding of radiation counting equipment and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support NRC Broad Scope licensed activities for safe material use.
• Conduct radiation surveys and manage radioactive counting instrumentation.

Skills

Health Physics

Radiation Safety

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics

Related Degree

Tools

HP Assistant (On Site Systems, Inc.)

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Radiation Safety team at Eli Lilly & Company is looking for a strong candidate to support our Broad Scope (non-medical) licensed activities, working alongside other Radiation Safety professionals serving the broader Lilly organization.

Come grow with us! This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to join Lilly at an exciting time in our history. Apply today!

Position Description:

• Support various aspects of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Broad Scope (non-medical) licensed activities in Indianapolis to ensure the safe and compliant use of material from receipt through disposal
• Activities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Own package receipt and radiation instrumentation programs
  • Conduct prompt check-in procedures in accordance with NRC/DOT regulations
  • Perform calibrations of various radiation equipment (e.g., survey meters, thyroid bioassay system)
  • Perform laboratory and equipment contamination surveys using various survey instrumentation and techniques (e.g., GM meter, wipe surveys)
  • Manage radioactive counting instrumentation (e.g., liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, plate readers)
  • Provide radiation safety training to those working with or around sources of radiation/radioactive materials
  • Assist with radioactive waste management and processing activities, as needed
• Support the non-ionizing radiation safety programs (e.g., high class lasers, NMR, UV)
• Engage and influence at various levels across the business areas to drive safety and compliance
• Partner with radiation safety team for shared findings, policy and procedural changes, and other business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health physics (strongly preferred) or related degree plus minimum one (1) year of practical radiation safety experience (research/pharmaceutical environment strongly preferred)

Additional Preferences:

• Five (5) or more years of health physics related experience
• One (1) year in an academic/pharmaceutical environment
• Training and/or practical experience supporting non-ionizing radiation safety programs (e.g., lasers, ultraviolet light sources, magnetic fields)
• Experience in HP Assistant (On Site Systems, Inc.)
• Solid understanding of the operating principles, application, and limitations of radiation counting equipment (e.g., GM & NaI survey meters, liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, single- and multi-channel analyzers)
• Detailed knowledge and experience in regulations, regulatory guidance, and inspection activities pertaining to the use of radioactive materials (e.g., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, DOT/IATA)
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to customize radiation safety communication based on target audience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, Teams)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $162,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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