Radiation Safety Field Scientist – Health Inspector

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Scientist (Radiation Control) Level II to inspect medical and research facilities using radiation-producing equipment and to ensure compliance with NYC Health Code and state/federal regulations. This role protects public health by ensuring proper registration and safe radiation practices.

The candidate will conduct on-site inspections, review license information, prepare inspection reports, and participate in emergency drills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in radiological health or a related field; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, with 24 credits in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field, plus one year of professional experience in health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and inspect facilities that use radiation-producing equipment for NYC Health Code compliance.
• Perform on-site tests of radiation-producing equipment installations.
• Review and verify facility licenses and registrations and evaluate QC procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports using agency protocols, forms and tools.
• Prepare and serve court summons and tribunal hearing notices when violations are found, and testify as needed.
• Participate in emergency training exercises and drills; assist in emergency response.
• Operate a motor vehicle to perform job duties.

Skills

Radiation safety principles

Inspection skills

Data interpretation

Report writing

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in radiological health or related field

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering or related field + 1 year of health physics experience

Tools

Radiation detectors

Survey meters

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Scientist (Radiation Control) Level II to inspect medical and research facilities using radiation-producing equipment and to ensure compliance with NYC Health Code and state/federal regulations. This role protects public health by ensuring proper registration and safe radiation practices.

The candidate will conduct on-site inspections, review license information, prepare inspection reports, and participate in emergency drills.