Health Physics Technician

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! We have an exciting job opening for a Part-Time Health Physics Technician in Erlanger, KY. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications listed below, we want you to join our team at NV5. We are a group of highly skilled individuals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues and contribute to a meaningful project in your local community. Apply now and be a part of something special!

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Job Duties Include:

• Perform routine functional checks on portable radiological monitoring instruments using radioactive check sources.
• Operate measurement and calibration equipment, sometimes outdoors in inclement weather.
• Operate radiological instruments and collect samples for potential radiological contamination.
• Complete data forms on a PC using Excel, Word for Windows, and other instrument-specific software.
• Perform minor electronic and instrument repairs.
• Perform warehouse activities including moving, lifting, staging, opening, and carrying packages up to 50 pounds each.
• Drive an off-road vehicle to collect field measurements.
• Operate high-pressure gas systems.
• Operate equipment wearing hearing protection.

Candidate MUST have

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field such as biology, chemistry, and physics, etc with 4 years of experience outside of academia OR 4+ years of science-related work experience.
• The candidate must show in detail 4 + years of work and specific activities performed: such as sample collection, including types of samples, examples of report writing, types of chemical, biological, or radiological tests performed, reviewing field data for abnormalities, instrument calibration and QC, preparation of field monitoring and safety plans, supervision of personnel, types of experiments and analysis performed, etc.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.