Senior Health Physicist

Description

IHRC Inc. is seeking a Senior Health Physicist to support radiation safety and radiological protection programs across FDA laboratory, research, and operational environments. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise in radiation protection, regulatory compliance, radiation survey and inspection activities, and occupational exposure assessment in support of FDA personnel, facilities, and research operations. This position supports a multidisciplinary environmental health and safety team responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and best practices related to the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting laboratory, medical, industrial, or research radiation safety programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support for radiation safety and health physics programs at FDA facilities.
• Draft plan for various surveys and assessments such as radiation surveys and contamination assessments. 
• Draft, review, and update laboratory and operational procedures involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
• Conduct hazard assessments and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Provide advisory and support services in the furtherance of radiation safety; activities may include supporting radioactive material inventory tracking procedures, leak testing, and waste management activities.
• Support dosimetry programs, exposure investigations, and incident response activities.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving NRC, state, and federal radiation safety requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, survey documentation, SOPs, training materials, and corrective action recommendations.
• Create and provide various training relating to radiation safety to laboratory personnel, researchers, and staff.
• Assist with shielding evaluations, facility assessments, and equipment evaluations.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities involving radiological hazards.
• Coordinate with laboratory managers, biosafety personnel, industrial hygienists, engineers, and facility staff on integrated safety initiatives.

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiological Sciences, or related scientific field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in radiation safety or health physics.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP).
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, state radiation control requirements, and applicable federal guidance.
• Experience conducting radiation surveys and using radiation detection instrumentation.
• Knowledge of dosimetry programs, contamination control, and radioactive waste management.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Familiarity with X-ray generating devices, irradiators, sealed sources, and radioactive materials licensing.
• Experience supporting radiation safety committees or institutional radiation protection programs.
• Experience developing or delivering technical safety training.
• Knowledge of integrated occupational safety and biosafety programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, biomedical research facilities, laboratories, hospitals, or containment environments.