Eli Lilly and Company · 1 day ago
Scientist - Health Physicist/Radiation Safety Professional
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to making life better for people around the world. The Lilly Health Physicist - Radiation Safety Professional will provide technical expertise in radiation safety programs and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting research and manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Manage non-ionizing radiation safety programs, including providing program development and coordinating internal and external expertise and implementation for laser safety, ultraviolet radiation, magnetic fields, etc
Support various aspects of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Broad Scope (non-medical) licensed activities in Indianapolis to ensure the safe and compliant use of material from receipt through disposal, including radioactive material inventory and tracking, various surveys, radiation safety training, receiving and checking in radioactive materials, and other associated responsibilities
Provide support for health physics instrumentation broadly across applications supporting research and manufacturing uses of radioactive material, including various handheld instruments used to monitor for exposure rates and contamination, analytical instrumentation including liquid scintillation and gamma spectroscopy, effluent monitoring, and other related health physics equipment
Provide periodic auditing support for radiation programs and compliance at third party organizations partnering with or providing services to Lilly
Conduct and assist in managing shipping and receiving operations involving radioactive material, including sample shipments to domestic and international locations
Provide various radiation safety training (ionizing, laser and other non-ionizing) to employees of internal organizations engaged in radioactive material use or potentially exposed to radiation fields as part of their roles
Develop, implement, and improve radiation safety procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements
Investigate and respond to radiation safety incidents, assist in dosimetry reviews, evaluate regulatory reporting criteria, and provide follow up and corrective/preventative action development for program improvements
Collaborate as part of the Corporate Radiation Safety team and the Health Safety and the Environmental (HSE) organization to grow safety culture and integrate RS programs within the broader HSE support structure as appropriate at various Lilly sites
Coordinate retention of detailed records of radiation safety activities, including surveys, risk assessments, inspections, training, etc
Partner with Corporate Radiation Safety team to develop and roll out radiation safety programs, procedures, tools, and overall RS management systems, including radiation safety education and training on radiation safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the safe handling of radioactive materials
Engage in external inspections and internal RS audits/assessments, assist with trending RS data and compiling metrics, and support the development of long-term plans to drive program improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science (e.g., radiological health, physics, industrial hygiene, etc.) and 7+ years of experience working under radioactive materials license
Masters degree in health physics or related science and 5+ years of experience working under radioactive materials license
Preferred
Experience overseeing use of unsealed radioactive materials and familiarity with exposure and contamination control practices, as well as writing and implementing radiation safety program aspects
Training and/or practical experience supporting non-ionizing radiation safety programs (e.g., high-energy lasers, ultraviolet light sources, magnetic fields)
Familiarity with relevant federal and state regulations and regulatory framework governing the use of radioactive materials (NRC, DOT/IATA, PADEP or other agreement state)
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation of regulatory activities
Certification in Health Physics, Laser Safety or closely related field
Experience working with and interacting with Federal or State regulators
Practical experience in laser safety, including Class 3b and Class 4 laser safety assessments, nominal hazard zone measurements/calculations, and general knowledge of regulatory requirements and professional standards (FDA, ANSI, etc.) as they relate to high energy lasers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with teamwork focus and Safety as Partner mentality
Previous experience supervising or coaching individuals or teams
Excellent organization and time management skills, as well as strong analytical skills and systematic and structured way of working
Solid understanding of the operating principles, application, and limitations of radiation detectors and counting equipment
Demonstrated ability to engage and contribute to cross-functional and technical teams
Benefits
Company bonus
401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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