Radiation Technician

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

Position Summary

The Radiation Technician will support the Nusano radiation protection program while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This position will provide the hands-on and strategic support efforts to Nusano’s Radiance Lab and Accelerator Production Facility. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while maintaining the highest standards of safety. This role reports to the Radiation Safety Officer.

Position Summary

The Radiation Technician will support the Nusano radiation protection program while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This position will provide the hands-on and strategic support efforts to Nusano’s Radiance Lab and Accelerator Production Facility. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while maintaining the highest standards of safety. This role reports to the Radiation Safety Officer.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in health physics, radiation protection, physical science, or related degree.
• Experience and knowledge of radiation safety practices for Linear Accelerator operations

Physical Requirements

• Work to be conducted in an office, laboratories, R&D engineering, and/or Linear Accelerator environments.
• Must be comfortable working within radiation environments.
• Participate in radiological activities that require following extensive safety precautions and use of protective equipment, e.g., respirators and multiple layers.
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, and fine motor control with hands.
• Frequent use of computer with repetitive use of keyboard, mouse, and manual dexterity.

About Nusano

Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy.

Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance.

Our team of innovators - bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world’s hardest problems.