Health Physics & EHS Specialist — Radiation Safety Lead

ARMA International; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages on demand with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Specialist to integrate Health Physics, Radiation Safety, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) across radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes training, procedure development, waste management, and ALARA-driven risk reduction, with a primary focus on Radiation Safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will train staff, develop SOPs, support audits, and act as the site lead for waste programs while ensuring safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in Health Physics, Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Health Physics, EHS, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• 2+ years of radioactive material handling experience a plus.
• Experience owning or managing waste programs (radioactive, hazardous, universal).
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations (NRC, DOT, OSHA, EPA, RCRA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated training experience.
• Analytical, organized, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for Radiation Safety and Health Physics activities; support site Radiation Safety Program.
• Apply ALARA principles to evaluate radiological hazards, work practices, and process changes.
• Conduct radiation safety impact assessments for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with radiation detection and monitoring instrumentation.
• Participate in investigations and response activities related to radiological incidents or emergencies.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions related to radiation safety and waste programs.
• Support EHS hazard assessments and development of risk mitigation plans.
• Assist with occupational injury/illness investigations, notifications, and corrective actions.
• Support Contractor Management Program including onboarding and safety reviews.
• Implement and support safety programs: LOTO, electrical, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection.
• Assist with waste management program activities and vendor coordination.
• Participate in internal and external EHS audits and inspections.
• Contribute to EHS metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Health Physics

Radiation safety

EHS

Regulatory compliance

Training

Waste management

Communication

Analytical

Education

Health Physics or related field degree

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Specialist to integrate Health Physics, Radiation Safety, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) across radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes training, procedure development, waste management, and ALARA-driven risk reduction, with a primary focus on Radiation Safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will train staff, develop SOPs, support audits, and act as the site lead for waste programs while ensuring safe, compliant