Radiation Safety Technician — Lab & Accelerator Ops

Nusano; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nusano is seeking a Radiation Technician to support the radiation protection program across the Radiance Lab and Accelerator Production Facility in Utah. The role emphasizes hands-on surveys, safety, and regulatory compliance under the Radiation Safety Officer, contributing to groundbreaking research while upholding strict safety standards.

The technician will perform routine radiation surveys, oversee handling and storage of radioactive materials, and provide daily health physics support,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional radiological technician experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation protection, survey instrumentation and analysis and applicable rules, best practices for safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
• Experience measuring and evaluating radiological conditions affecting workers and the environment using radiation detection equipment.
• Proficient computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a radiation technician.
• Perform routine surveys and post areas accordingly.
• Support the safe handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provide radiation oversite with respect to daily operations of Nusano’s Accelerator and radioisotope production.
• Provide radiation on-job training for Nusano staff.
• Perform daily performance checks, maintain logs for radiation monitoring instruments, and ensure the inventory is accurate and up-to-date.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with radiation safety standards.
• Distribute and collect personal dosimeters.
• Responding to radioactive material spills and other radiation emergencies, to include evaluating and executing corrective measures.
• Participate in team meetings and provide daily health physics support.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Radiation protection knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in health physics or related field

Tools

Survey instrumentation

Radiation detection equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nusano is seeking a Radiation Technician to support the radiation protection program across the Radiance Lab and Accelerator Production Facility in Utah. The role emphasizes hands-on surveys, safety, and regulatory compliance under the Radiation Safety Officer, contributing to groundbreaking research while upholding strict safety standards.

The technician will perform routine radiation surveys, oversee handling and storage of radioactive materials, and provide daily health physics support,