{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0fb45fdf661a131b3e22dc2a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0fb45fdf661a131b3e22dc2a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0fb45fdf661a131b3e22dc2a","title":"Radiation Physics Support","description":"Radiation Physics Support\n\nLocation: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\nContract: 1 Year\nPay Rate: $95/hour + Benefits\n\nPosition Overview\n\nLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Radiation Physics Support professional to provide radiation physics and radiation protection expertise in support of the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Project.\n\nThis role will provide technical support throughout the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of accelerator, beamline, and associated facility systems. The successful candidate will perform independent technical evaluations, engineering analyses, radiation protection assessments, and technical reviews to help ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Department of Energy (DOE), LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.\n\nThe position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, safety, quality, procurement, systems engineering, and project teams on a major scientific infrastructure project.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRadiation Protection Engineering\nPerform radiation shielding evaluations and radiation transport analyses.\nConduct ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) evaluations.\nParticipate in radiation protection design reviews.\nProvide technical recommendations supporting engineering and design decisions.\nEvaluate radiological hazards associated with accelerator systems and experimental equipment.\nAccelerator Radiation Safety\nProvide technical consultation related to accelerator radiation safety throughout the project lifecycle.\nSupport safety basis documentation and related technical evaluations.\nReview accelerator modifications for potential radiation safety impacts.\nEvaluate proposed design and configuration changes for radiological implications.\nSupport configuration management activities affecting radiation safety.\nTechnical & Engineering Reviews\nReview engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.\nEvaluate procurement documentation and installation plans.\nReview testing, operating, and readiness procedures.\nParticipate in design, engineering, readiness, and technical reviews.\nProvide technical comments and recommendations based on applicable radiation protection practices and project requirements.\nRadiological Hazard Assessments\nIdentify and evaluate radiological hazards associated with project activities.\nAssess potential worker exposures.\nReview work planning and radiological control documentation.\nRecommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls.\nSupport ALARA planning and implementation.\nDocumentation & Analysis\n\nPrepare, review, and revise radiation protection and engineering documentation, including:\n\nTechnical memoranda and reports\nEngineering calculations\nRadiation shielding calculations\nRadiation transport analyses\nALARA evaluations\nRadiological hazard assessments\nRadiation protection procedures\nTechnical basis documents\nDesign review comments\nCompliance assessments\nEngineering recommendations\nLessons learned and other project documentation\nField & Project Support\nProvide field support during installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.\nParticipate in facility and system walkdowns.\nEvaluate changing field conditions and recommend safe approaches to resolve technical issues.\nCoordinate with project personnel to support safe and efficient execution of work.\nParticipate in technical working meetings, planning meetings, risk discussions, design reviews, readiness reviews, and interface coordination meetings.\nRegulatory & DOE Support\nSupport compliance with applicable federal, DOE, LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.\nPerform regulatory and compliance assessments.\nReview documentation and support responses to review comments.\nProvide recommendations related to corrective actions.\nSupport DOE reviews and independent assessments, including presentations, review preparation, action-item resolution, and documentation updates.\nCollaboration\n\nThe Radiation Physics Support professional will work closely with the ALS-U Project Office, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), Systems Engineering, and other project stakeholders to complete assigned technical activities and deliverables.\n\nAssignments will be performed on an as-needed basis and may vary depending on project priorities and lifecycle requirements.\n\nTypical Deliverables\n\nDepending on assigned work, deliverables may include:\n\nRadiation shielding calculations and analyses\nRadiation transport analyses\nALARA evaluations\nRadiological hazard assessments\nTechnical memoranda and reports\nEngineering recommendations\nDesign and technical review comments\nProcedures and technical basis documents\nCompliance assessments\nReadiness review documentation\nCorrective action recommendations\nTechnical presentations and meeting support\nMonthly status reports, when requested\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of radiation physics, radiation protection, accelerator safety, radiological hazard assessment, and/or radiation protection engineering, along with the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.\n\nExperience working in a DOE national laboratory, accelerator facility, research facility, or similarly regulated technical environment is highly valuable. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, reviewing complex technical information, developing sound engineering recommendations, and providing both analytical and field-based support.","company":"Bay Systems Consulting","rawCompany":"bay systems consulting","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T23:37:55.082Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"19-2099.00","title":"Physical Scientists, All Other","slug":"physical-scientists-all-other"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Radiation Physics Support","description":"Radiation Physics Support\n\nLocation: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\nContract: 1 Year\nPay Rate: $95/hour + Benefits\n\nPosition Overview\n\nLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Radiation Physics Support professional to provide radiation physics and radiation protection expertise in support of the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Project.\n\nThis role will provide technical support throughout the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of accelerator, beamline, and associated facility systems. The successful candidate will perform independent technical evaluations, engineering analyses, radiation protection assessments, and technical reviews to help ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Department of Energy (DOE), LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.\n\nThe position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, safety, quality, procurement, systems engineering, and project teams on a major scientific infrastructure project.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRadiation Protection Engineering\nPerform radiation shielding evaluations and radiation transport analyses.\nConduct ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) evaluations.\nParticipate in radiation protection design reviews.\nProvide technical recommendations supporting engineering and design decisions.\nEvaluate radiological hazards associated with accelerator systems and experimental equipment.\nAccelerator Radiation Safety\nProvide technical consultation related to accelerator radiation safety throughout the project lifecycle.\nSupport safety basis documentation and related technical evaluations.\nReview accelerator modifications for potential radiation safety impacts.\nEvaluate proposed design and configuration changes for radiological implications.\nSupport configuration management activities affecting radiation safety.\nTechnical & Engineering Reviews\nReview engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.\nEvaluate procurement documentation and installation plans.\nReview testing, operating, and readiness procedures.\nParticipate in design, engineering, readiness, and technical reviews.\nProvide technical comments and recommendations based on applicable radiation protection practices and project requirements.\nRadiological Hazard Assessments\nIdentify and evaluate radiological hazards associated with project activities.\nAssess potential worker exposures.\nReview work planning and radiological control documentation.\nRecommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls.\nSupport ALARA planning and implementation.\nDocumentation & Analysis\n\nPrepare, review, and revise radiation protection and engineering documentation, including:\n\nTechnical memoranda and reports\nEngineering calculations\nRadiation shielding calculations\nRadiation transport analyses\nALARA evaluations\nRadiological hazard assessments\nRadiation protection procedures\nTechnical basis documents\nDesign review comments\nCompliance assessments\nEngineering recommendations\nLessons learned and other project documentation\nField & Project Support\nProvide field support during installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.\nParticipate in facility and system walkdowns.\nEvaluate changing field conditions and recommend safe approaches to resolve technical issues.\nCoordinate with project personnel to support safe and efficient execution of work.\nParticipate in technical working meetings, planning meetings, risk discussions, design reviews, readiness reviews, and interface coordination meetings.\nRegulatory & DOE Support\nSupport compliance with applicable federal, DOE, LBNL, and ALS-U Project requirements.\nPerform regulatory and compliance assessments.\nReview documentation and support responses to review comments.\nProvide recommendations related to corrective actions.\nSupport DOE reviews and independent assessments, including presentations, review preparation, action-item resolution, and documentation updates.\nCollaboration\n\nThe Radiation Physics Support professional will work closely with the ALS-U Project Office, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), Systems Engineering, and other project stakeholders to complete assigned technical activities and deliverables.\n\nAssignments will be performed on an as-needed basis and may vary depending on project priorities and lifecycle requirements.\n\nTypical Deliverables\n\nDepending on assigned work, deliverables may include:\n\nRadiation shielding calculations and analyses\nRadiation transport analyses\nALARA evaluations\nRadiological hazard assessments\nTechnical memoranda and reports\nEngineering recommendations\nDesign and technical review comments\nProcedures and technical basis documents\nCompliance assessments\nReadiness review documentation\nCorrective action recommendations\nTechnical presentations and meeting support\nMonthly status reports, when requested\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of radiation physics, radiation protection, accelerator safety, radiological hazard assessment, and/or radiation protection engineering, along with the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.\n\nExperience working in a DOE national laboratory, accelerator facility, research facility, or similarly regulated technical environment is highly valuable. 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