TN Visa Health Physicist Jobs
Health Physicist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's scientist category, covering radiation safety, dosimetry, and nuclear compliance work. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no annual cap. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Your employer doesn't petition USCIS, making the timeline far shorter than H-1B visa.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship in Health Physicist
Document your physics credentials before applying
TN visa adjudicators expect a degree in physics, health physics, or a closely related field. If your credential is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a degree equivalency letter ready to confirm U.S. bachelor's-level equivalence before you start interviewing.
Target employers in regulated radiation environments
Nuclear power plants, hospital radiation safety departments, national laboratories, and federal contractors in defense or energy all hire Health Physicists regularly and are accustomed to TN sponsorship paperwork. Roles at unregulated or small employers often lack the infrastructure to support a TN filing.
Verify the job title matches the USMCA scientist category
TN approval depends on the offered role fitting the scientist classification. If an employer titles the position 'Safety Specialist' or 'Radiation Technician,' the officer may deny entry. Ask the employer to use 'Health Physicist' explicitly in the offer letter.
Search for TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Health Physicist jobs by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated USMCA filings. Use it to focus your outreach on employers already set up to hire you.
Prepare a specific support letter for Canadian port-of-entry entry
Canadian citizens skip USCIS entirely and present their case directly to a CBP officer. The employer support letter must describe your duties, confirm the health physics specialty occupation, state the one- or three-year period, and include your compensation. Vague letters are the most common reason for port-of-entry delays.
Confirm your Mexican TN appointment covers specialty documentation
Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate and must bring the DS-160, appointment confirmation, a valid passport, the employer support letter, and proof of your qualifying degree. Consular officers for technical science roles often review credentials more closely than for business categories, so bring transcripts.
Health Physicist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Health Physicist qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Health Physicist falls under the USMCA scientist category, which covers professionals with a degree in physics or health physics working in radiation safety, dosimetry, or nuclear compliance. The job title in your offer letter must reflect the Health Physicist role specifically. A mismatched title like 'Safety Officer' can result in a denial at entry or during consular review.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Health Physicist roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition requirement for Canadian citizens, who can gain status directly at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Health Physicists with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is almost always faster and more predictable than pursuing H-1B.
Where can I find Health Physicist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters Health Physicist postings by employers with sponsorship history under USMCA. Most general job boards don't distinguish between TN-ready employers and those unfamiliar with the process, so you can spend weeks pursuing leads that stall at the offer stage when the employer discovers they don't know how to file.
Can I switch Health Physicist employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can obtain the new TN at a port of entry with a fresh support letter from the new employer. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. Unlike H-1B portability under AC21, there is no grace period that allows you to begin work before the new TN is approved.
What happens if my Health Physicist role involves work at multiple sites?
Multi-site work is allowed under TN status, but the employer support letter should describe the scope of your duties and note that assignments occur at client or facility locations. Federal contractors working at Department of Energy sites or nuclear plants under service agreements commonly structure TN letters this way. CBP officers may ask clarifying questions at entry, so a detailed letter reduces delays.