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Health Physicist roles in radiation safety, nuclear medicine, and environmental monitoring qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension under CIP codes in physics and health sciences. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, a requirement enforced by ICE for all STEM OPT participants. A STEM degree in physics, radiological sciences, or a closely related field makes you eligible.
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Get Access To All JobsAt RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you'll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients.
Summary
The Health Physicist will support the Director of Health Physics and Manager Health Physics in ensuring safe operations at our Indianapolis manufacturing site. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with compliance of all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and radiological protection regulations. The candidate will also provide technical health physics support to operations, quality, engineering, facilities, and supply chain functions.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform radiological assessments in use areas.
- Assist in the development, administration, and implementation of radiation safety policies, programs, and safety at the manufacturing site.
- Perform health physics evaluations, audits, and initiatives.
- Provide, prepare, and coordinate didactic and hands-on training, as required.
- Assist with incident investigations and identifying root cause and corrective actions.
Education and Experience
- BS in Health Physics, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or relevant scientific field.
- 1+ year direct experience in Health Physics, including internship experience, preferred.
Skills and Qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiological protection and awareness of associated government regulations (Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or Agreement State).
- Highly motivated and organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interface with other departments in a team environment.
- Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to utilize and interpret various Health Physics monitoring equipment (air sampling, hand-held meters, etc.).
- Ability to efficiently use MS office and other associated software systems.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
This is a position that requires working in laboratory and pharmaceutical production environments that contain chemicals and radioactive materials. Protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses are required while performing work in these areas. The employee must be able to pass all aspects of respirator fit testing, including medical clearance.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $82,236 - $99,650
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our careers site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb
RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit our careers site to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response.
R1601605 : Health Physicist
At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you'll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients.
Summary
The Health Physicist will support the Director of Health Physics and Manager Health Physics in ensuring safe operations at our Indianapolis manufacturing site. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with compliance of all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and radiological protection regulations. The candidate will also provide technical health physics support to operations, quality, engineering, facilities, and supply chain functions.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform radiological assessments in use areas.
- Assist in the development, administration, and implementation of radiation safety policies, programs, and safety at the manufacturing site.
- Perform health physics evaluations, audits, and initiatives.
- Provide, prepare, and coordinate didactic and hands-on training, as required.
- Assist with incident investigations and identifying root cause and corrective actions.
Education and Experience
- BS in Health Physics, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or relevant scientific field.
- 1+ year direct experience in Health Physics, including internship experience, preferred.
Skills and Qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiological protection and awareness of associated government regulations (Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or Agreement State).
- Highly motivated and organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interface with other departments in a team environment.
- Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to utilize and interpret various Health Physics monitoring equipment (air sampling, hand-held meters, etc.).
- Ability to efficiently use MS office and other associated software systems.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
This is a position that requires working in laboratory and pharmaceutical production environments that contain chemicals and radioactive materials. Protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses are required while performing work in these areas. The employee must be able to pass all aspects of respirator fit testing, including medical clearance.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LI-Onsite
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $82,236 - $99,650
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our careers site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb
RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit our careers site to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response.
R1601605 : Health Physicist
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Health Physicist
Verify your CIP code matches physics
Check that your degree's CIP code falls under 40.08 (Physics) or 51.2205 (Health and Medical Physics) before filing your STEM OPT extension. A mismatched CIP code is the most common reason DSOs reject I-983 training plans for Health Physicist roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your prospective employer for their E-Verify Company ID number and cross-check it against the E-Verify employer search before signing anything. A verbal assurance isn't enough; ICE requires documented enrollment at the time your STEM OPT extension begins.
Target NRC-licensed facilities in your job search
Hospitals, nuclear power plants, and federal research labs operating under Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses routinely hire Health Physicists and are more likely to have established STEM OPT onboarding processes. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify status in those sectors.
Build an I-983 training plan around dosimetry or shielding projects
Generic training plans get rejected. Tie your I-983 goals to measurable outcomes specific to your role, such as quarterly radiation survey completion rates or shielding design reviews, so your DSO and employer can sign off without back-and-forth revisions.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Employers filing an LCA for any future H-1B transition must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code (19-4051, Nuclear Technicians, or 29-9011, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists). Run OFLC Wage Search by location before negotiating your offer to avoid underpaid positions that complicate visa transitions later.
Submit your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS recommends filing Form I-765 at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Health Physicist roles often require background checks and security clearance processing that add weeks to your start date, so a late filing can leave you unauthorized before your role actually begins.
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Find Health Physicist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Health Physicist?
Your degree qualifies if it falls under an approved STEM CIP code, most commonly 40.0801 (Physics, General), 51.2205 (Health and Medical Physics), or 40.0804 (Nuclear Physics). Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list against your exact CIP code, which appears on your transcripts and I-20. Your DSO can confirm eligibility before you file your I-765 with USCIS.
Is E-Verify enrollment mandatory for Health Physicist employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Yes, without exception. Any employer hiring you under a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date. This applies to all employers, including federal contractors, hospitals, and private nuclear facilities, regardless of company size. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer. ICE can terminate your STEM OPT authorization if your employer is not properly enrolled.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Health Physicist position?
Your I-983 must list specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For Health Physicist roles, that means documenting goals such as performing radiation surveys, calibrating dosimetry equipment, reviewing shielding designs, or analyzing environmental monitoring data. Vague goals like 'gain professional experience' will prompt your DSO to request revisions. Both you and your employer's authorized representative must sign the plan before your DSO can update your SEVIS record.
How does cap-gap protection affect me if I'm applying for H-1B while working as a Health Physicist on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year in which H-1B status begins. You can continue working as a Health Physicist during this gap without interruption, provided your employer filed before your EAD expired and USCIS has a valid receipt on record.
Where can I find Health Physicist jobs with employers already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate lists Health Physicist roles from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you don't have to manually confirm eligibility for each application. The platform surfaces positions in radiation safety, nuclear medicine, and environmental monitoring that align with STEM OPT requirements. You can filter by role type and employer verification status to focus your search on positions where your work authorization will be accepted without complications.
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