Health Physicist

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe.

What Your Job Will Be Like

This position requires a versatile individual capable of fulfilling multiple functions. Primary responsibilities include the radiological environmental program, radioanalytical laboratory, quality assurance, and other elements of the radiation control program. The role also provides and coordinates support for additional areas of radiation protection as needed and serves as a backup for other professionals within the RadCon Department. Core duties include technical document writing and document maintenance to ensure programmatic accuracy, regulatory alignment, and consistent implementation. The position will be routinely engaged in radiologically challenging, time‑sensitive tasks with regulatory constraints.

In This Job You Will

• Act as technical lead for the radiological environmental program, including sampling, analyzing, and reporting.
• Act as primary or alternate lead for the sealed source program.
• Provide support for the radioanalytical laboratory, including routine oversight of laboratory quality assurance, sample handling protocols, and establishment of counting protocols.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in support of the health physics program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of Departmental, Divisional, and Laboratory goals and objectives.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and development of implementation plans for DOE orders and directives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of the dosimetry program.
• Assists in development and delivery of radiological training.

Experience Preferred

• 5 or more years experience Radiation Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or Radioanalytical Laboratory
• 2 or more years experience in Health Physics
• Excellent written and oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Display high level of initiative and ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timelines.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/engineering field

Experience And Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with radiation detection instrumentation and measurement methodology.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques used to characterize and quantify radionuclides from environmental and process samples.
• Broad working knowledge of DOE regulations and directives related to radiation safety.
• Computer literacy, familiarity with a broad range of software tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to a broad audience.
• Understanding of environmental radiation protection concerns at high energy electron accelerators.

Pay

The good-faith pay range for this role is $73,200 - $105,050 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs