Radiation Protection Technician (Paducah)

Generalmatter; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

General Matter, based in Paducah, Kentucky, is looking for a Radiation Protection Technician responsible for supporting operations and radiological safety activities. The role includes performing surveys, documentation, and safety oversight, ensuring compliance with radiation protection standards, and providing technical input for training procedures.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and familiarity with radiation protection instruments. The salary ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually, with additional benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection duties with the necessary training.
• Demonstrated familiarity with ANSI standards for radiation protection instrumentation.
• Ability to complete hazardous materials transportation training.

Responsibilities

• Perform smear surveys and routine operational checks of RP instruments.
• Conduct inbound surveys of delivered cylinders.
• Prepare radiation survey maps and reports.

Skills

Radiation Protection knowledge

Use of portable radiation survey instrumentation

Good communication skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Completion of a Radiation Protection training program

Tools

Radiation survey instruments

Job description

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.

We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

Radiation Protection Technician

General Matter is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to support operations, startup, and radiological work planning activities. This role works closely with the Operations Project Manager and Radiation Safety Officer and interfaces with procedures/training, engineering, and procurement teams from pre‑construction through start‑up. The Technician is responsible for implementing the facility’s Radiation Protection (RP) program and supporting cylinder logistics processes, including SOP development, training support, and task documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform smear surveys, direct frisk surveys, airborne radioactivity monitoring support, and routine operational checks of RP instruments in accordance with procedures.
• Perform radiological surveys associated with cylinder receipt, storage, inspection, maintenance, and movement activities.
• Conduct inbound surveys of delivered cylinders.
• Prepare clear, traceable survey maps, logs, turnover notes, and deficiency reports; support procedure use and adherence, procedure feedback, and corrective action documentation.
• Support radiological response to alarms, spills, contamination events, material handling abnormalities, and personnel incidents, including surveys, boundary control, and event documentation.
• Provide daily job safety oversight.
• Conduct routine radiation surveys and ensure proper postings and boundary controls.
• Contribute technical input for SOP and training material development.
• Assist with cylinder movement, inspections, sampling, and yard maintenance.
• Follow all Job Hazard Analyses to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.
• Maintain awareness of company values and strategic objectives.
• Implement contamination controls, support area posting and labeling, establish and verify radiological boundaries, and maintain survey records supporting release and work control decisions.
• Support ALARA reviews, pre-job briefings, work package reviews, and radiological hold points for higher‑risk tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiation Protection training program.
• Qualified through a documented Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program, including classroom training, task‑specific qualification, and supervised on‑the‑job training.
• Demonstrated familiarity with portable radiation survey instrumentation, source checks, response checks, use limitations, and calibration/traceability expectations consistent with facility procedures and applicable ANSI standards for radiation protection instrumentation.
• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection duties, including medical clearance, training, and fit testing for tight‑fitting respirators, as applicable.
• Ability to complete hazardous materials transportation training applicable to assigned shipping, receiving, inspection, or pre‑transport functions.
• Preference for prior fuel-cycle, DOE, commercial nuclear, uranium handling, or industrial radiological control experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong initiative.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $100,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.