HSE Radiation Safety Specialist
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LocationIndianapolis
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
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Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Radiation Safety Program
Partner with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Radiation Safety Committee to maintain compliance with NRC regulations, license commitments, and internal procedures
Develop and maintain radiation safety programs covering contamination control, dosimetry, radiological work controls, and exposure monitoring
Lead and support radiological assessments, including contamination investigations, airborne radioactivity evaluations, dose assessments, and event reconstruction
Provide expert technical support during radiological events, investigations, recovery activities, and regulatory reporting evaluations
Develop high-quality technical basis documents, regulatory position papers, and NRC response packages, supporting inspections, audits, and licensing activities
Evaluate operations against ALARA principles and regulatory requirements, identifying opportunities to strengthen radiation protection practices
Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including investigations and effectiveness reviews
Develop and review Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) and conduct hazard assessments to recommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls
Strengthen radiation safety capability through training and mentoring, while supporting radioactive material accountability, waste management, instrumentation, and contamination control programs
Job Description Summary
The Senior Health Physicist / Deputy Radiation Safety Officer serves as a key technical leader within the Radiation Safety organization, supporting the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in maintaining regulatory compliance, protecting workers from radiological hazards, and supporting radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role provides technical oversight for radiation protection activities, contamination control, radiological work planning, dosimetry, event investigations, and regulatory compliance programs. The position serves as a technical subject matter expert and is expected to independently evaluate complex radiological issues, develop defensible technical positions, and support interactions with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Location: Indianapolis, IndianaThis role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Radiation Safety Program, ensuring strong standards of radiological protection.
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Partner with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Radiation Safety Committee to maintain compliance with NRC regulations, license commitments, and internal procedures.
•
Develop and maintain radiation safety programs covering contamination control, dosimetry, radiological work controls, and exposure monitoring.
•
Lead and support radiological assessments, including contamination investigations, airborne radioactivity evaluations, dose assessments, and event reconstruction.
•
Provide expert technical support during radiological events, investigations, recovery activities, and regulatory reporting evaluations.
•
Develop high-quality technical basis documents, regulatory position papers, and NRC response packages, supporting inspections, audits, and licensing activities.
•
Evaluate operations against ALARA principles and regulatory requirements, identifying opportunities to strengthen radiation protection practices.
•
Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including investigations and effectiveness reviews.
•
Develop and review Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) and conduct hazard assessments to recommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls.
•
Strengthen radiation safety capability through training and mentoring, while supporting radioactive material accountability, waste management, instrumentation, and contamination control programs.
Essential Requirement:
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