Health Physicist Technician 2

Job Title: Health Physicist Technician 2 – Contract

Company: System One

Location: Everett, WA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $28 – $52/hour (based on experience and market)

Position Type: Contract

Duration: One year with possible extension

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

System One is seeking a Health Physicist Technician 2 to support radiation safety operations for advanced nuclear and laboratory environments. This role is responsible for performing radiological surveys, supporting daily radiation protection activities, and ensuring compliance with established safety standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in health physics, experience with radiological instrumentation, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

• Perform contamination and exposure rate surveys
• Conduct routine inspections of laboratory and radiological conditions
• Deploy and collect airborne monitoring equipment and filters
• Provide operational radiation safety support to personnel
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety procedures and policies
• Support shipment and receipt inspections of radioactive materials
• Maintain and calibrate radiological instruments
• Assist with inventory and management of radiation safety equipment
• Perform and support decontamination activities as needed
• Provide radiation safety and instrumentation training to staff
• Support ALARA program implementation and monitoring
• Maintain proper labeling, posting, and control of radiological areas
• Assist in establishing controls for new radiological work areas

• High school diploma with 4+ years of health physics technician experience, OR
• Associate degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or related field
• Experience performing radiological surveys and supporting radiation safety programs
• Familiarity with radiation detection equipment (GM meters, ion chambers, gamma counters, etc.)
• Strong understanding of radiological safety practices and procedures
• Ability to wear PPE, respirators, and dosimetry equipment
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments
• Military nuclear experience (ELT or similar)
• Experience supporting laboratory or research environments

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime as needed
• Ability to work in environments with radiological and chemical hazards
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.