Health Physics Intern: Hands-On Radiation Protection

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont (IL)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory's Radiological Protection Division offers internship opportunities for undergraduates and graduates to gain hands-on health physics experience. Interns will learn to plan radiological work and implement protection standards while supporting safe use of ionizing radiation.

The program emphasizes real-world application, safety, and collaboration across teams. Participants will shadow experienced staff, develop radiological work permits, and train with dosimetry,

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a nuclear engineering, health physics, or physics program (ABET accreditation preferred).
Graduate students eligible. Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or LPR.
Pay range is provided and varies by scope, qualifications, and market.

Responsibilities

Learn to evaluate radiological hazards and implement appropriate controls.
Shadow radiological health physics personnel on site to understand hazards and challenges.
Acquire hands-on training with state-of-the-art health physics instrumentation and ALARA practices.

Skills

health physics

radiation protection theory

ALARA principles

dose measurement

communication skills

Education

Nuclear Engineering/Health Physics/Physics program

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

dosimetry software

radiation spectrometry

shielding calculations

health physics instrumentation

Job description

The program emphasizes real-world application, safety, and collaboration across teams. Participants will shadow experienced staff, develop radiological work permits, and train with dosimetry,

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