Health Physics, Senior Specialist
Core
Develops, deploys, and implements health physics and radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines in manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Senior Health Physics Specialist (Radiation Safety)
Builds
Radiation safety compliance programs, emergency response procedures, and regulatory audit frameworks for manufacturing sites.
Domain
Manufacturing / Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) / Nuclear/Radiation Safety
Required skills
Regulatory compliance (NRC, DOT, EPA), Radiation safety protocols, Hazardous waste management, Incident investigation, Safety training program development, Emergency response coordination, Risk assessment, Audit and inspection, Technical problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience handling radioactive material, EHS management systems implementation, Laboratory and manufacturing safety experience, Waste management compliance
Technologies
NRC, DOT, EPA regulatory frameworks, Cardinal Health risk assessment program
Responsibilities
Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies; Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks; Develop and coordinate safety training programs; Lead safety committee meetings; Provide technical support for occupational safety and health regulations; Review and lead injury/illness and incident investigation reports; Perform audits and facility inspections; Participate in environmental health incident investigations and recommend corrective actions; Identify and resolve technical safety problems; Develop emergency response procedures and act as site emergency coordinator; Identify and document safety hazards using the risk assessment program; Support regulatory agency inquiries and business continuity events.
Seniority
Mid-level Specialist (2-4 years experience)