Onsite Radiation Safety Tech II - Contract

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Health Physicist Technician 2 to support radiation safety operations in advanced nuclear and laboratory environments. The role performs radiological surveys and supports daily protection activities in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in health physics, experience with radiological instrumentation, and is able to work onsite in Everett, WA on a one-year contract with possible extension.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4+ years of health physics technician experience, OR
• Associate degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or related field
• Experience performing radiological surveys and supporting radiation safety programs
• Familiarity with radiation detection equipment (GM meters, ion chambers, gamma counters, etc.)
• Strong understanding of radiological safety practices and procedures
• Ability to wear PPE, respirators, and dosimetry equipment
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform contamination and exposure rate surveys
• Conduct routine inspections of laboratory and radiological conditions
• Deploy and collect airborne monitoring equipment and filters
• Provide operational radiation safety support to personnel
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety procedures and policies
• Support shipment and receipt inspections of radioactive materials
• Maintain and calibrate radiological instruments
• Assist with inventory and management of radiation safety equipment
• Perform and support decontamination activities as needed
• Provide radiation safety and instrumentation training to staff
• Support ALARA program implementation and monitoring
• Maintain proper labeling, posting, and control of radiological areas
• Assist in establishing controls for new radiological work areas

Job description

System One is seeking a Health Physicist Technician 2 to support radiation safety operations in advanced nuclear and laboratory environments. The role performs radiological surveys and supports daily protection activities in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in health physics, experience with radiological instrumentation, and is able to work onsite in Everett, WA on a one-year contract with possible extension.