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Assistant Health Physicist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
This Assistant Health Physicist I position, with minimal supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks, such as inventory management, lab setup, closure, inspections and reviews, etc.
Essential Duties
Inventory Report Management:
- Generates, distributes, and collects radiological program reports. This will include keeping compliance metrics, following up with non-responsive permit holders, following up on any permit holder requests or needed database updates, and track two-year storage plan program
- Coordinate with radiological waste team as necessary
Radiological Safety Inspections:
- Assists in performing the rad-safety inspections at remote sites using radioactive materials across Texas. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Provides expertise to ensure inspections are performed to RSO standards
- Assists with all follow-up activities for radiological lab inspections
- Schedules and performs remote-site RAM inspections
Dosimetry:
- Assists with distribution and pickup personnel and area monitor dosimetry badges to main campus and Cyclotron
Cyclotron Institute Support:
- Supports the Senior Health Physicist stationed at the Cyclotron Institute in routine activities to include, routine and special surveys, contamination remediation, dosimetry, inspections, the development and maintenance of the written procedure HP manual, and other duties as assigned
Surveys and Inventory:
- Assists with performing radiation and/or contamination surveys and inventory verification at main campus and Cyclotron as needed
- Without supervision, performs surveys and response checks, loads LSC, paperwork and report management
- Assists with Cyclotron interlock checks and leak checks on sources as needed
Radioactive Material Handling:
- Assists with receipt and delivery to lab of radioactive materials for the campus as needed. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Tasks include cover lab, perform MDA calculations, perform package check-in procedure, and paperwork management
Emergency Response:
- Coordinates emergency response and provides technical expertise for radiological incidents, as necessary
What You Need to Know
Salary: $22.99/hour
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or 60 plus hours of college hours in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering or fields such as Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering Technology, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- No experience required
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Valid State of Texas Driver license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in a related discipline such as science or engineering
- Some work experience, preferably working around radioactive materials and radiation producing devices
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Other Requirements and Factors
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
- This position is security sensitive
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
- May require night and/or weekend hours
- May require occasional travel
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Assistant Health Physicist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
This Assistant Health Physicist I position, with minimal supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks, such as inventory management, lab setup, closure, inspections and reviews, etc.
Essential Duties
Inventory Report Management:
- Generates, distributes, and collects radiological program reports. This will include keeping compliance metrics, following up with non-responsive permit holders, following up on any permit holder requests or needed database updates, and track two-year storage plan program
- Coordinate with radiological waste team as necessary
Radiological Safety Inspections:
- Assists in performing the rad-safety inspections at remote sites using radioactive materials across Texas. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Provides expertise to ensure inspections are performed to RSO standards
- Assists with all follow-up activities for radiological lab inspections
- Schedules and performs remote-site RAM inspections
Dosimetry:
- Assists with distribution and pickup personnel and area monitor dosimetry badges to main campus and Cyclotron
Cyclotron Institute Support:
- Supports the Senior Health Physicist stationed at the Cyclotron Institute in routine activities to include, routine and special surveys, contamination remediation, dosimetry, inspections, the development and maintenance of the written procedure HP manual, and other duties as assigned
Surveys and Inventory:
- Assists with performing radiation and/or contamination surveys and inventory verification at main campus and Cyclotron as needed
- Without supervision, performs surveys and response checks, loads LSC, paperwork and report management
- Assists with Cyclotron interlock checks and leak checks on sources as needed
Radioactive Material Handling:
- Assists with receipt and delivery to lab of radioactive materials for the campus as needed. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Tasks include cover lab, perform MDA calculations, perform package check-in procedure, and paperwork management
Emergency Response:
- Coordinates emergency response and provides technical expertise for radiological incidents, as necessary
What You Need to Know
Salary: $22.99/hour
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or 60 plus hours of college hours in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering or fields such as Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering Technology, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- No experience required
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Valid State of Texas Driver license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in a related discipline such as science or engineering
- Some work experience, preferably working around radioactive materials and radiation producing devices
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Other Requirements and Factors
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
- This position is security sensitive
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
- May require night and/or weekend hours
- May require occasional travel
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Health Physicist
Verify your degree field matches USCIS requirements
USCIS scrutinizes health physicist petitions where the applicant holds a degree in a tangential field like general physics or environmental science. Pull the O*NET profile for Health Physicists to confirm accepted degree disciplines before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. National laboratories operated under DOE contracts often fall into this category.
Search LCA filing history by occupation on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Health Physicist SOC code on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for this role. That filing history tells you which organizations are genuinely set up to sponsor, not just open to it in theory.
Request your prevailing wage level before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Health Physicists in your target metro area. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, so knowing this range protects you at the offer stage.
Confirm your security clearance status with your employer early
Many health physicist roles at nuclear facilities and federal contractors require a DOE Q clearance or equivalent. Clarify whether your employer will sponsor clearance for H-1B workers before accepting an offer, as clearance processing timelines can extend well beyond H-1B approval.
File for premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. Health physicist positions tied to specific reactor outage schedules or project start dates make premium processing worth requesting through your employer.
H-1B Visa Health Physicist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a health physicist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats health physicist positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, radiological science, or a directly related field. If your employer's job description lists a broad degree requirement rather than a specific field, they may need to strengthen the petition with documentation showing the position's specialized nature.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for health physicists?
Nuclear power utilities, national laboratories, hospital radiation safety departments, federal agencies like the NRC and DOE, and defense contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for health physicists. You can see which organizations have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified DOL filing history by role.
How does the H-1B lottery affect health physicist job seekers?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit company, your petition enters the annual H-1B cap lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. University employers, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, so their petitions can be filed and approved year-round without lottery selection, making them strategically valuable targets.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new health physicist employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin working for them as soon as the petition is received, without waiting for approval. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA certified at the prevailing wage for health physicists in the new work location before submitting the transfer petition.
Does holding a foreign health physics credential affect my H-1B petition?
It can. USCIS requires that foreign degrees be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization establishes equivalency. If your home country's health physics program is three years rather than four, your evaluator will need to assess whether coursework depth meets U.S. equivalency standards.