Health Physicist: Nuclear Safety & Radiation Protection

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks a health physics/radiation protection specialist to support the medical use of byproduct material, applying NRC regulations and contributing to licensing actions. This role emphasizes independent evaluation, policy development, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Based in the Rockville, MD area, you will engage in large-scale projects, risk-informed decision making, and regulatory guidance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying nuclear safety and radiation protection principles.
• Knowledge of NRC rules and licensing actions for medical byproduct material.
• Ability to evaluate programs and document performance to support policy.
• Experience leading large projects and regulatory guidance development.
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Skills

Health physics

Radiological protection

NRC regulations

Licensing & rulemaking

Written & oral communication

Job description

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks a health physics/radiation protection specialist to support the medical use of byproduct material, applying NRC regulations and contributing to licensing actions. This role emphasizes independent evaluation, policy development, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Based in the Rockville, MD area, you will engage in large-scale projects, risk-informed decision making, and regulatory guidance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to