Health Physicist

Career Opportunities at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled Health Physicist to join our Radiation Protection Team at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. As a Health Physicist, you will be responsible for ensuring the radiological safety of employees, the public, the environment, and property.

• Manage X-Ray, RF Safety programs and support the Laser and EMF Safety Programs
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of RF and EMF safety through provided training
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of equipment and practices to ensure adherence to safety guidelines, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement safety protocols as necessary
• Collaborate with the EHS team on the safe use of lasers in both manufacturing and R&D settings
• Develop and deliver comprehensive ionizing and non-ionizing radiation safety training
• Develop supplemental material in support of training, including written training materials, manuals, guidance documents, instruction sets, forms, and postings
• Collaborate with department heads and peers to incorporate safety considerations into the design and operation of new equipment or procedures
• Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, audits, and training
• Report on safety metrics, incidents, and improvements regularly to management
• Ensure compliance with CFS, local, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations
• Support broader CFS Radiation Protection team as needed

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Health Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, or Biological Science
• 2+ years of professional experience in health physics including at least 1 year in applied health physics
• Experience working under and applying radiation regulations, specifically 105 CMR 120/10 CFR 30 (or equivalent)
• Experience applying a variety of radiation monitoring techniques to different situations
• Experience writing procedures, work plans, or technical documents
• Knowledge of radiation control, radiological health, environmental laws and regulations, and radiation safety practices and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community as well as foster a cooperative work environment

• Experience with Manufacturing / Industrial X-Ray, RF, EMF, and/or Laser Safety
• Experience working under a broad scope license
• Experience with radiation facility lifecycle - design, licensing, operation, and decommissioning
• NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists) or CHP (Certified Health Physicist) desired but not required
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally