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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation's security? If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Diagnostics & Instrumentation Services (DIS) department is seeking a Health Physics Dosimetrist for our Radiation Protection Dosimetry (RPD) program.
Dosimetrists provide technical support in external and/or internal dosimetry via determination of radiological doses and maintaining national accreditations, as well as other Health Physics/Radiological Engineering work, and support of emergent radiological incidents and emergency response situations.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Perform dosimetry services to Health Physics Technologists, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of dosimetry support.
- Assist RPD Health Physicists in carrying out dosimetry-related tasks and services.
- Provide knowledgeable advisement to Radiation Protection (RP) staff and Line Customers on the use of dosimetry services in various experimental and production environments within Sandia¿s Mission spaces.
- Apply DOE regulations, orders, and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) policies appropriately in the execution of dosimetry services.
- Support resource planning and allocation discussions related to dosimetry services by providing technical input to RPD Program Lead and management.
- Participate as a subject matter expert (SME) in dosimetry on safety committees at both Corporate and customer levels.
- Contribute as an SME in work planning committees involving dosimetry services for RP and Line customers.
- Conduct technical analysis and quality reviews of dosimetric measurements and monitoring data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support RP technical projects and programmatic working groups related to dosimetry.
- Assist in the preparation and review of technical documents for the implementation of the Dosimetry program in support of Line customer projects and the RP organization.
- Participate in internal and external audits and assessments related to radiation protection dosimetry.
- Train RP personnel and Line customers on the implementation and application of Radiation Protection Division (RPD) dosimetry services.
- Provide subject matter expertise in dosimetry services for emergency management during exercises and actual emergencies.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$87,400 - $168,800
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering or relevant field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. A higher-level degree (MS, PhD) in relevant discipline may also be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- Experienced in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
- Working knowledge of 10CFR835, 10CFR830, and/or 10CFR20.
- Experience working in a dosimetry program with or without DOELAP accreditation.
- Experience with software development and/or database management.
- Experience with direct supervision of Health Physics Technologists and other Health Physicists or Radiological Engineers.
- Experience working in an operational environment such as DOE or NRC facilities or Naval Reactors
- Proven track-record of organizational and individual leadership skills.
- Ability to report daily to work locations at SNL/NM.
- Ability to occasionally work a modified schedule to meet customer needs and travel.
- Possession of a valid driver¿s license and access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in team situations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, moving from programmatic to technical work seamlessly for varying types of dosimetry service concerns.
- Proven track-record of independently developing solutions related to dosimetry issues of moderate to high complexity and impact.
- Ability to provide expert analysis of situations and make recommendations to the RPD Program Lead and RP Management on changes to policies, processes, or methods.
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics or in the process of obtaining certification.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our Team
The Radiation Protection organization provides radiation protection support services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include: Translation of DOE directives and federal rules into Sandia-specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the SNL Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations. As a component of the overarching Radiation Protection Organization, the Radiation Protection Dosimetry team provides dosimetry services for Radiation Protection Operational groups and other Mission customers for radiation monitoring purposes.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation's security? If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Diagnostics & Instrumentation Services (DIS) department is seeking a Health Physics Dosimetrist for our Radiation Protection Dosimetry (RPD) program.
Dosimetrists provide technical support in external and/or internal dosimetry via determination of radiological doses and maintaining national accreditations, as well as other Health Physics/Radiological Engineering work, and support of emergent radiological incidents and emergency response situations.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Perform dosimetry services to Health Physics Technologists, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of dosimetry support.
- Assist RPD Health Physicists in carrying out dosimetry-related tasks and services.
- Provide knowledgeable advisement to Radiation Protection (RP) staff and Line Customers on the use of dosimetry services in various experimental and production environments within Sandia¿s Mission spaces.
- Apply DOE regulations, orders, and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) policies appropriately in the execution of dosimetry services.
- Support resource planning and allocation discussions related to dosimetry services by providing technical input to RPD Program Lead and management.
- Participate as a subject matter expert (SME) in dosimetry on safety committees at both Corporate and customer levels.
- Contribute as an SME in work planning committees involving dosimetry services for RP and Line customers.
- Conduct technical analysis and quality reviews of dosimetric measurements and monitoring data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support RP technical projects and programmatic working groups related to dosimetry.
- Assist in the preparation and review of technical documents for the implementation of the Dosimetry program in support of Line customer projects and the RP organization.
- Participate in internal and external audits and assessments related to radiation protection dosimetry.
- Train RP personnel and Line customers on the implementation and application of Radiation Protection Division (RPD) dosimetry services.
- Provide subject matter expertise in dosimetry services for emergency management during exercises and actual emergencies.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$87,400 - $168,800
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering or relevant field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. A higher-level degree (MS, PhD) in relevant discipline may also be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- Experienced in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
- Working knowledge of 10CFR835, 10CFR830, and/or 10CFR20.
- Experience working in a dosimetry program with or without DOELAP accreditation.
- Experience with software development and/or database management.
- Experience with direct supervision of Health Physics Technologists and other Health Physicists or Radiological Engineers.
- Experience working in an operational environment such as DOE or NRC facilities or Naval Reactors
- Proven track-record of organizational and individual leadership skills.
- Ability to report daily to work locations at SNL/NM.
- Ability to occasionally work a modified schedule to meet customer needs and travel.
- Possession of a valid driver¿s license and access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in team situations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, moving from programmatic to technical work seamlessly for varying types of dosimetry service concerns.
- Proven track-record of independently developing solutions related to dosimetry issues of moderate to high complexity and impact.
- Ability to provide expert analysis of situations and make recommendations to the RPD Program Lead and RP Management on changes to policies, processes, or methods.
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics or in the process of obtaining certification.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our Team
The Radiation Protection organization provides radiation protection support services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include: Translation of DOE directives and federal rules into Sandia-specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the SNL Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations. As a component of the overarching Radiation Protection Organization, the Radiation Protection Dosimetry team provides dosimetry services for Radiation Protection Operational groups and other Mission customers for radiation monitoring purposes.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radiation protection technician jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in radiation protection, health physics, or a related field
- Experience operating radiation detection instruments such as Geiger-Mueller counters and ion chambers
- NRRPT certification or eligibility to sit for the examination
- Knowledge of NRC, DOE, or OSHA radiological health and safety regulations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or government security clearance
- Proficiency with dosimetry recordkeeping systems and radiological work permit documentation
Tips for Your Radiation Protection Technician Job Search
List every active certification you hold
Radiation protection roles screen heavily on credentials. Put your NRRPT, CHMM, or state-specific radiation control certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so reviewers find them immediately without scanning your full work history.
Quantify your dosimetry and survey experience
Hiring managers want specifics: instrument types you've calibrated, dose limits you've monitored, and the number of workers you've badged. Swap vague phrases like 'performed radiological surveys' for details that show scale and equipment familiarity.
Target postings by site type and security clearance
Nuclear power plant roles, DOE contractor sites, and medical facilities each require different experience and clearance levels. Filter openings by facility type before applying so your cover letter addresses the site's specific regulatory environment and not a generic description.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists radiation protection technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based technical questions
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a contamination control response or explain how you'd handle a dosimetry discrepancy. Practice narrating your decision-making process step by step, referencing NRC or DOE procedural standards relevant to the site type.
Follow up referencing your clearance status
Many radiation protection openings require or strongly prefer candidates with an active DOE Q or Secret clearance. When following up after an interview, confirm your clearance status and reinstatement timeline upfront to remove a common bottleneck in the hiring decision.
Radiation Protection Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most radiation protection technicians?
The most active employers for radiation protection technicians right now are Constellation Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and EnergySolutions, and the most openings are in Illinois, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nuclear utilities and DOE contractors typically account for the largest share of open positions at any given time.
How many radiation protection technician jobs are remote?
About 43% of radiation protection technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Administrative functions such as radiation records management, training coordination, and regulatory compliance documentation are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a radiation protection technician?
Start with a high school diploma and complete an associate degree or vocational program in radiation protection, nuclear technology, or health physics. Gain practical experience through an internship, military nuclear rating, or entry-level technician role under a licensed health physicist. Pursue NRRPT certification once you meet the experience threshold, and study the NRC and DOE regulatory frameworks relevant to your target industry.
Can you get hired as a radiation protection technician with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire entry-level candidates who have completed a nuclear technology program and can demonstrate familiarity with radiation detection instruments and basic survey procedures. Military veterans with a nuclear rating or reactor operator background are frequently hired directly into junior technician roles. Focusing your applications on nuclear power plants or DOE contractor sites that run structured apprenticeship programs improves your chances significantly.
What does the radiation protection technician interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone screen focused on certifications and clearance eligibility, followed by a technical interview where you walk through instrument operation, contamination control procedures, and regulatory knowledge. Some sites add a practical assessment or plant walkdown component. Final interviews often involve a site supervisor and a human resources representative reviewing your ability to work rotating shifts and follow strict procedural compliance.
Where can I find and apply to radiation protection technician jobs?
You can find and apply to radiation protection technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, clearance level, and preferred facility type, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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