Health Physicist

bastion technologies; Mountain View (CA); Híbrido; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Bastion Technologies, Inc. seeks a Health Physicist to support the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. The role oversees research operations using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and ensures NRC license compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating use authorizations, conducting surveys, managing dosimetry programs, and maintaining detailed program records. Hybrid schedule with some travel may be required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in health physics, science or engineering; 5 years of related experience.
• Alternative: CHP certification with ABHP; 9 years of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with the NASA ARC Radiation Safety Officer to manage and continually improve the ARC radiation safety program.
• Review proposed uses of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources and devices; coordinate use authorizations, permits, and user approval documentation.
• Conduct periodic surveys and audits of radiation source use activities and storage areas; prepare survey reports.
• Administer personnel and area dosimetry programs; review exposure records and support required notifications.
• Maintain program records including inventory, permits, audits, surveys, dosimetry, leak tests, calibrations, radioactive waste and other program activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Safety Committees.
• Provide technical leadership for health physics staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Team player

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in health physics/science/engineering

Certified Health Physicist (CHP) ABHP Comprehensive Practice

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

TEAMS

Descripción del empleo

The Health Physicist will support the space program located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. This role provides professional oversight of all research operations using ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation (lasers, ultraviolet light, microwave and radiofrequency transmitters) on the Center. Implement requirements of NRC radioactive materials license, provide oversight of general license sources, radiation generating machines, high powered lasers, radiofrequency radiation and other non-ionizing radiation sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the NASA ARC Radiation Safety Officer to manage and continually improve the ARC radiation safety program.
• Review proposed uses of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources and devices; coordinate use authorizations, permits, and user approval documentation.
• Conduct periodic surveys and audits of radiation source use activities and storage areas; prepare survey reports.
• Administer personnel and area dosimetry programs; review exposure records and support required notifications.
• Maintain program records including inventory, permits, audits, surveys, dosimetry, leak tests, calibrations, radioactive waste and other program activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Safety Committees.
• Provide technical leadership for health physics staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of health physics, science or engineering with a minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience with high powered lasers, radiofrequency radiation and other non-ionizing radiation sources.
• In lieu of degree: candidates who are a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certified by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) in the Comprehensive Practice of Health Physics with a minimum 9 years of recent and related experience will be considered.

DESIRED:

• Previous experience working for or with a U.S. federal government agency.
• Certification by the Board of Laser Safety.
• Experience supporting an NRC broad scope license.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$160 to $180K, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.