Nuclear Health Physicist: Radiation Safety Lead

Apave America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent radiation safety consulting firm located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Nuclear Health Physicist to lead and support radiation protection programs across various operations. The candidate will ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements, provide technical expertise in radiological safety, and manage dosimetry programs. The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have extensive experience in radiation protection, combined with strong analytical and technical skills. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in U.S. radiation protection or nuclear operations.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve radiation protection programs.
• Conduct radiological hazard assessments and shielding evaluations.
• Lead ALARA reviews and radiological engineering controls.

Skills

Radiation detection instruments

Dose modeling

Radiological analysis tools

Technical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related field

Tools

MCNP

MicroShield

Job description

A prominent radiation safety consulting firm located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Nuclear Health Physicist to lead and support radiation protection programs across various operations. The candidate will ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements, provide technical expertise in radiological safety, and manage dosimetry programs. The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have extensive experience in radiation protection, combined with strong analytical and technical skills. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.