Radiation Safety Technician - ALARA Champion

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and disability

401(k) with company matching

100% vesting on Day 1

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Radiation Control Technician for our Johnson City, TN site. The role supports production operations through radiological surveys, contamination control, dosimetry, and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in radiological control, strong knowledge of protection principles, and experience with instrumentation. This full-time role emphasizes safety, ALARA principles, and teamwork in a complex industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of radiological control experience in nuclear/chemical environments preferred.
• Knowledge of radiological protection principles, contamination control, and monitoring techniques.
• Experience with radiological instrumentation and survey methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special radiological surveys, including contamination monitoring.
• Collect air samples and smears to assess radiological conditions.
• Maintain contamination control measures to prevent spread of radioactive materials.
• Establish and monitor radiological control boundaries, postings and access controls.
• Support dosimetry programs, including issuance and collection of dosimeters.
• Respond to radiological alarms and incidents and assist investigations.

Skills

Radiological control

Safety culture

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Health Physics

Tools

Radiation instrumentation

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Radiation Control Technician for our Johnson City, TN site. The role supports production operations through radiological surveys, contamination control, dosimetry, and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in radiological control, strong knowledge of protection principles, and experience with instrumentation. This full-time role emphasizes safety, ALARA principles, and teamwork in a complex industrial setting.