Radiation Safety Officer, Lead UF6 Safety Program

Generalmatter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

General Matter in the United States is seeking an experienced Radiation Safety Officer/Radiation Protection Manager to lead radiation protection for UF6 operations. This role is critical to safety of our people and the public and to maintaining NRC, DOE, and other applicable regulations as we scale enrichment operations.

You will establish and implement the radiation protection program end-to-end, serve as the site authority on radiological issues, develop training, oversee dosimetry and

Qualifications

• BS/BA or advanced degree in science/engineering, health physics, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or a closely related field.
• Previous experience as an RSO/Radiation Protection Program Manager at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, national laboratory, or comparable regulated nuclear environment
• Relevant certifications or credentials (e.g., NRRPT, CHP)
• Direct experience with uranium (UF6/UO2) processing operations; OR equivalent in a regulated environment
• Interpreting radiation protection data and regulations (NRC/DOE, 10 CFR Part 20, ANSI) and translating into procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement General Matter's radiation protection program for UF6 handling and enrichment operations
• Ensure compliance with NRC and DOE standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, ANSI)
• Establish ALARA, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological controls for workers and the public
• Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems for adequacy and compliance
• Advise operations and leadership on radiological considerations and serve as site authority
• Maintain familiarity with facility operations to address site-specific concerns
• Support licensing and regulatory interactions related to radiation protection
• Develop and deliver training programs on radiological protection principles and procedures
• Build and lead the radiation protection function and team as operations grow

Skills

Radiation safety

NRC/DOE regulations

Leadership

ALARA

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Health physics (advanced degree)

Job description

General Matter in the United States is seeking an experienced Radiation Safety Officer/Radiation Protection Manager to lead radiation protection for UF6 operations. This role is critical to safety of our people and the public and to maintaining NRC, DOE, and other applicable regulations as we scale enrichment operations.

You will establish and implement the radiation protection program end-to-end, serve as the site authority on radiological issues, develop training, oversee dosimetry and