Health Physics, Senior Specialist

Hobbsnews; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Employer wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Health Physics professional in Indianapolis to support safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment. The role develops, deploys, and trains on health physics programs, conducts licensing, audits, and emergency response, and coordinates EH&S tasks to maintain compliance with regulations.

The position requires knowledge of regulatory standards, a related bachelor's degree, and 2–4 years of experience; strong communication and safety training

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in EH&S or Radiation Safety, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, preferred.
• Experience handling radioactive material preferred.
• Familiarity with EH&S procedures and Waste Management preferred.
• 2+ years of professional EH&S or Radiation Safety experience, preferred.
• Experience with EH&S management systems and implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with local, state and federal agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA).
• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.
• Identify safety training needs and coordinate training programs.
• Lead safety committee meetings to improve safety culture.
• Provide technical support to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

EH&S experience

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EH&S Management Systems

Job description

What Health Physics contributes to Cardinal Health

Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.

Health Physics provides support to the manufacturing facility for the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines. This job family develops, deploys, implements, and trains on health physics and radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs. Health physics engages in licensing, packaging design, auditing, facility and equipment testing, emergency response, and other regulatory activities.

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time / 40 hours
• Day shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Candidate must be flexible to work different schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with appropriate local, state and federal regulatory agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Coordinates and ensures compliance with daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.
• Identifies facility safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings to engage employees in improving the safety culture.
• Provides technical support to facility personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health and radioactive material regulations.
• Review and lead injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• Performs audits and inspects the facility to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates and responds to investigations of environmental health incidents and emergencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates all aspects of the environmental health safety management program.
• Develop the emergency response procedures and acts as the site’s emergency coordinator.
• Identify potential safety hazards related to radioactive and non-radioactive materials and document these using the Cardinal Health risk assessment program.
• Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
• Informs the Manager, RSO/EHS when situations require follow-up actions.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience Handling Radioactive Material preferred
• Knowledge of EHS procedures / Waste Management preferred
• 2 or more years of professional experience in an EHS or Radiation Safety role, preferred
• Experience in EH&S: Hazard Waste Compliance, laboratory safety and manufacturing safety, preferred
• Familiarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Understands day to day operations of radiation safety compliance
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range

$68,500 - $88,020

Bonus eligible

No

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close

11/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.