Description
Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power,enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.
The Health Physicist supports Standard Nuclear’s radiological protection program by evaluating radiation hazards, developing protective measures, and ensuring safe working conditions across nuclear fuel manufacturing, laboratory, and material processing operations.
Responsibilities
- Radiological Protection & Compliance: Support implementation and continuous improvement of the site's radiological protection program. Evaluate radiological hazards associated with nuclear fuel fabrication, uranium processing, material handling, and laboratory activities.
- Radiation Monitoring & Dosimetry: Evaluate personnel radiation exposure through internal and external dosimetry programs. Assess radiation survey data, contamination levels, airborne radioactivity, and exposure trends.
- Radiological Assessments & Operational Controls: Conduct radiological hazard assessments for manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities, and new operations. Establish appropriate monitoring requirements, contamination controls, protective equipment, and radiological work practices.
- Incident Response & Corrective Actions: Support investigations involving radiological incidents, contamination events, unexpected exposures, or abnormal monitoring results.
- Documentation, Training & Cross-Functional Support: Prepare and maintain radiological assessments, technical reports, procedures, monitoring records, and compliance documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- 3–7 years of experience in health physics, radiation protection, radiological safety, or related nuclear operations
- Experience supporting radiological protection programs in nuclear facilities, fuel fabrication, uranium processing, national laboratories, or other regulated environments
- Strong understanding of radiation detection, radiation measurement, contamination control, dosimetry, and exposure assessment
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays