Health Physicist

Jobot; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Health Physicist to join a critical, hands-on radiopharmaceutical environment where you will apply radiation protection expertise to protect workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and help develop and implement safety programs. The position is full‑time and onsite in California with occasional travel to Valencia and Burbank.

You will perform radiological surveys, process waste streams, train staff, calibrate instruments, and contribute to dose assessments while partnering with

Qualifications

• BS degree in Health Physics or related field with radiological laboratory experience.
• 2-3 years of Health Physics-related experience; Master’s with extensive experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to Valencia and Burbank locations.
• Experience with radiation safety surveys and dose calculations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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 and calibrate survey instruments as required.
• Develop and conduct radiation safety training for employees.

Skills

Strong math

Project management

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Education

BS degree in Health Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Geiger counters

Ion chambers

Liquid scintillation equipment

Job description

Job Details

Join 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.

Salary: $43 - $52 per hour

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm

Why join us

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 records
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.