Health Physicist I II Ames National Laboratory at Iowa State University

Position Title:Health Physicist I/ II - Ames National LaboratoryJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:Degree in Chemistry Health Physics Nuclear Sciences Biology/Life Sciences Physics Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or related field.Experience which demonstrates proficiency in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics laboratory safety industrial hygiene occupational health general safety biosafety radiation safety laser safety regulatory compliance or other related ESH activities.Technical training/experience covering OSHA EPA NFPA or related workplace regulations guidelines and standards.Work experience at a Department of Energy National Laboratory Federal research facility college/university or other research laboratoriesAccredited certifications in hazardous materials safety health physics or other fields (i.e. ARRT CHMM ASP/CSP CHP NRRPT CLSO etc.)Job Description:Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live If you answer yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials inspire minds to solve problems and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratorys collective success.Ames Laboratory is seeking a Health Physicist I or II to support the Environment Safety and Health department. The Health Physicist implements control programs in health physics radiation safety laser radiofrequency and other electromagnetic energy sources to protect workers and ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations and industry standards of practice. This individual will provide technical advice and health physics support to Ames Laboratory and backup support to Iowa State University to implement the Ames Laboratory strategic plan mission vision and goals.In addition to the duties above the Health Physicist II will be expected to monitor regulatory changes evaluate program conformity revise these programs conduct surveys and evaluate regulatory compliance.Excellent coordination and communication skills are needed to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers group leaders and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices. This position involves multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible.Required qualification for Health Physicist I: Bachelors degreeRequired qualification for Health Physicist II: Bachelors degree & 3 years related experienceCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Appointment Type:RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS810Application Instructions:To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) List of Professional ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:November 16 2025Posting Close Date:November 30 2025Job Requisition Number:R18134 Key Skills Bidding,Jpa,E Learning,Fire And Safety Engineering,Assembling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1