Project Health Physicist

1 week ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Siemens Healthineers Full time

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Designs and/or coordinates the implementation of internal EHS guidelines and processes within assigned organization.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Project Health Physicist, you will be responsible for:

As a Project Health Physicist, you will:

  • Be part of a cross-department collaboration from site design to start up leading the development of relevant radiation safety and EHS processes and procedures
  • Generation, submission, and managing of radioactive materials licensing documentation and required regulatory correspondence
  • Shielding design for new facilities and new cyclotron installation
  • Shielding verification confirmatory surveys
  • Onsite support to ensure proper implementation of radiation protection and EHS programs necessary for successful site operation
  • Review and submittal of required decommissioning documentation
  • Onsite support for to ensure successful decommissioning activities as the licensee stakeholder
  • Project management to ensure necessary deadlines are maintained
  • Site support as necessary for regulatory inspections to ensure regulatory approvals

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your career with Healthineers

  • You have familiarity with US radioactive materials and OSHA regulatory framework
  • You can demonstrate experience with implementation of an EHS Management System
  • You possess a thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 suite of tools
  • You are a self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize tasks with input from line manager as well as in collaboration with other key experts in the organization
  • You have previously worked remotely within a team while still maintaining personal accountability
  • You demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills in order to succinctly and accurately convey the technical elements of regulatory and corporate programs to others inside and outside of the organization
  • You exhibit a collaborative approach to problem solving that identifies and incorporates stakeholders in the development of solutions that facilitate compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements

Required skills to have for the success of this role

  • Three to five years of experience in operations at a radiochemical/radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operation, with responsibilities similar to above; or in applied radiation protection in a facility which handled unsealed radioactive material
  • B.S. in Radiation Protection (Health Physics), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or other related program of study, or an engineering/science major with direct experience
  • An advanced degree or Certified Health Physicist certification may be substituted for two years of experience
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the year within the US

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

Min $107,060 - Max $160,600

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Export Control: "A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law." "It is Siemens Healthineers' policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations."

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