EHS, Radiation Safety Technician

Job Title:

EHS, Radiation Safety Technician

Reports to:

Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Work Location:

Rochester, MN - onsite

The EHS, Radiation Safety Technician, is responsible for supporting general compliance of the EHS and radiation safety programs at the manufacturing facility and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

• Support implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs in a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas, QC labs, and support spaces
• Identify hazards and assist with risk assessments and corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Maintain EHS documentation, permits, and inspection records
• Support employee safety training (PPE, chemical safety, hazard communication, emergency response)
• Perform industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, air sampling, chemical exposure as required)
• Managing chemical waste storage and disposal program

• Support the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in day-to-day program execution
• Conduct radiation surveys using portable detection instruments
• Perform contamination monitoring of work areas, equipment, and personnel
• Issue, collect, and manage personnel dosimetry (badges, rings, etc.)
• Maintain records for radiation exposure, surveys, and inventories
• Assist with radioactive material receipt, storage, labeling, and disposal
• Verify compliance with NRC or Agreement State regulations and license conditions
• Support sealed source leak testing and inventory audits
• Respond to and document radiological incidents or alarms
• Managing radioactive waste storage and disposal program
• Provide radiation safety support to manufacturing and laboratory operations

• Associate’s degree in environmental health and safety or related field or applicable work experience desired.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience radiation safety, health physics, environmental health and safety or related experience required.
• Knowledgeable in State/Federal Radiation and EHS regulations and standards.
• Experience in radiation detection and environmental monitoring instruments.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting.
• First Aid/CPR/AED response experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) helpful.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as a team member, socialize ideas, and build successful working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive deliverable through to completion by deadlines provided.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to routinely work off shift and weekend shifts with occasional extended shifts.
• Mechanical aptitude required, manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.

The salary range in Minnesota is $28.00- $35.00 per hour. Please note that compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options (depending on the plan chosen), and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Team members in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off in compliance with applicable law.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the position, not necessarily an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; employment remains “at-will”.

Nucleus Radio Pharma is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.