Lead Health Physicist, Radiation Safety & Compliance

Curium Pharma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Curium Pharma is seeking a Senior Health Physicist to implement portions of the Radiation Protection Program and support policies as directed by the Health Physics Manager. The role involves a wide range of radiological tasks to minimize exposures and ensure regulatory compliance across production, R&D, and projects.

Responsibilities include surveys, material oversight, instrument calibrations, audits, environmental sampling, and training to meet regulatory hazards assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in radiation or physical sciences; OR Associate degree with five years radiological monitoring experience; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Certifications from ABHP or NR Radiation Protection Technicians are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of radiation, health physics principles, and math.
• Advanced knowledge of NRC requirements and guidance and their implementation.
• Project management experience.
• Laboratory experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cyclotron operations.
• Advanced knowledge of sample collection and analyses for NRC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program functions and/or support groups with use of radioactive materials.
• Ensure the implementation of elements of the Radiation Protection Program.
• Maintain compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines.
• Inspect and audit operations involving radioactive materials; implement corrective actions.
• Develop Radiological Work Permits for non-routine activities.
• Provide radiation safety support to assigned projects.
• Lead projects related to radiation safety.
• Write technical reports for regulatory compliance or project support.
• Serve as backup for Health Physics Technicians.
• Conduct radiological surveys and instrument calibrations.
• Perform environmental sampling and analyses of radiological samples.
• Maintain documentation and records; conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safety programs and train personnel.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures for radioactive materials.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in radiation/physical sciences

Job description

Curium Pharma is seeking a Senior Health Physicist to implement portions of the Radiation Protection Program and support policies as directed by the Health Physics Manager. The role involves a wide range of radiological tasks to minimize exposures and ensure regulatory compliance across production, R&D, and projects.

Responsibilities include surveys, material oversight, instrument calibrations, audits, environmental sampling, and training to meet regulatory hazards assessments.