Health Physicist

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

The Radiation Safety Division of the Office of Research Protection is seeking a qualified Health Physicist to support expanding needs in medical health physics, with a particular focus on the use of radiopharmaceuticals in research within the Department of Radiation Oncology. This position will involve close collaboration with physicians, faculty, and research personnel across the University of Pittsburgh and its affiliated UPMC hospitals, as well as with industry-sponsored research teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence in the growing domain of radiopharmaceutical-based clinical research and care.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Support for an expanding radiopharmaceutical research program in the Radiation Oncology Department.

- Developing radiation safety policies and procedures related to the use of research radiopharmaceuticals.

- Support faculty of the Department of Radiation Oncology in the development and submission of research protocols to ensure timely committee approvals (e.g., by committees such as the IRB).

- Oversight of gamma cameras and PET scanners for research purposes, under the direction of a clinically credentialed nuclear medicine physicist.

- Preparation of imaging and nuclear medicine equipment (i.e. dose calibrators) to meet trial requirements.

- Providing radiation safety training to Radiation Oncology and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center research personnel.

- Performing radiation shielding and radiation dosimetry calculations required for research uses of radiopharmaceuticals in Radiation Oncology.

- Developing and implementing patient release criteria and instructions following administration of radioactive drugs in accordance with regulatory requirements.

- Advise and respond to radiopharmaceutical trial subjects in the Emergency Room or In-patient setting.

Master's degree in medical physics, health physics or related field is preferred.
Posted 2025-10-17

Recommended Jobs

Parts Driver

Renn Kirby Auto Group
Gettysburg, PA

About Us:Renn Kirby Auto is committed to providing exceptional automotive sales and service experiences to our customers. We’re looking for a dependable and motivated Parts Driver to join our team in …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-16

Service technician

Colonial Hyundai
Downingtown, PA

About Colonial Hyundai: Colonial Hyundai is a leading dealership committed to providing exceptional automotive sales and service experiences. We’ve recently completed a multi-million-dollar expans…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

SHIPPING LOAD COORDINATOR-2ND SHIFT

JBS
Souderton, PA

Description Position at JBS USA LOAD COORDINATOR-2ND SHIFT (SHIPPING DEPARTMENT) JBS- SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA RESPONSABILITIES ~Responsible for key shipping and receiving activities. ~Ensu…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Staiman Recycling Corporation
Williamsport, PA

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Day Shift | Williamsport, PA. Join a stable, family-owned company that’s been in business for over 120 years! At Staiman Recycling, you’ll work on a variety of diesel tr…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-21

Account Partner - Crossix Audiences

Veeva Systems
Philadelphia, PA

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in histo…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Full Time Family Medicine Job Williamsport, PA

RecruitWell RecruitWell
Williamsport, PA

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Primary Care Job ~ Clinical Role: ~ Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees! ~ Seeking a board cer…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-31

Line Cook

Royal Sushi & Izakaya
Philadelphia, PA

Royal Izakaya is seeking line cooks to join our team! Experienced cooks AND entry-level cooks with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply. We have full time and part time opportunities available. …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-23

Recruiting sourcer

Ryder
Harrisburg, PA

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here ( . Summary Job Description : Ryder is currently hiring a full-time temporary Recruiting Coordinator/Sourcer. The S…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Software engineer android

Facebook App
Harrisburg, PA

Summary: Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it ch…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-18

Senior Legal Counsel

Coventry
Fort Washington, PA

Job Description Job Description As the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance, Coventry invests in insurance-based assets. For more than 20 years, we have been the life set…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-25