Radiation Safety Officer / Radiation Protection Manager

The role

This person will lead radiation protection for UF6 operations. They will establish and implement the radiation protection program and ensure compliance with NRC and DOE regulations.

What you will do

• Establish and implement the radiation protection program including procedures for UF6 handling and enrichment operations
• Ensure compliance with NRC and DOE standards
• Establish and administer ALARA principles, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological programs
• Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems
• Serve as the site authority on radiation safety and advise leadership
• Maintain familiarity with facility operations to address radiation protection concerns
• Support licensing and regulatory interactions
• Develop and deliver training programs to personnel
• Build and lead the radiation protection function and team

Required qualifications

• BS/BA or advanced degree in science or engineering, health physics, radiation protection, or a closely related field
• 8+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or a closely related field
• Previous experience as an RSO/Radiation Protection Program Manager at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, national laboratory, or comparable regulated nuclear environment
• Relevant certifications or credentials (e.g., NRRPT, CHP)
• Direct experience with uranium (UF6/UO2) processing operations or equivalent experience with other highly radioactive or hazardous materials in a regulated environment
• Skilled in interpreting radiation protection data and applicable regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Experience standing up or significantly expanding a radiation protection program in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
• Advanced degree in health physics, radiation science, or a related field

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. The company aims to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services in the United States.