Health Physicist

About Curium

Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve:
An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Assist the Health Physics Leader and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with the implementation and management of the Radiation Protection Program and regulatory functions related to the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products, research and development and other pertinent functions. Provide leadership, expertise, and technical support for radiation safety and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) related issues that includes, but are not limited to, the essential functions listed below.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

• Support the Health Physics group to the manufacturing and support organizations for all radiation safety and other EHS related issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of radiation safety programs and practices for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with license amendments related to Curium operating licenses and permits.
• Serve as radiation safety technical advisor to product development and associated projects.
• Develop technical basis documents for regulatory compliance, program recommendations, or changes in practice.
• Assist the RSO with the implementation, maintenance and oversight of the Radiation Protection Program. This includes, but is not limited to, program management, metric development and tracking, and proactive corrective actions.
• Develop and revise standard operating procedures.
• Develop, implement and manage dose and contamination reduction initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans.
• Develop and maintain oversight of Radiation Work Permits.
• Perform audits of programs, processes and working areas.
• Provide periodic reports and documentation materials for review by the Radiation Safety Committee and site management as necessary.
• Develop and implement training sessions related to radiation safety practices and requirements.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Other EHS assignments as necessary.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) or Engineering with three years of professional experience is required. Master of Science degree in physical sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) or engineering preferred.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) accreditation by the American Board of Health Physics is preferred.
• Operational experience in comprehensive Radiation Safety Programs is required.
• Must possess technical background and knowledge of applicable radiation safety regulations (e.g., NRC, DOE, EPA, DOT).
• Must possess strong technical, analytical, communications, organizational, project management, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Experience and expertise in use of software systems used for dose assessment (e.g., CAP
  88, RASCAL, VARSKIN, IMBA) and radiation modeling and shielding (e.g., Micro Shield, MCNP) are highly desirable.

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure…