Top 48 Physicist Jobs in Silver Spring, Md

Health Physicist
IHRC INCORPORATED —Silver Spring, MD
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Materials Scientist/Physicist
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Theoretical/Computational Physicist
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Health Physicist
IHRC INCORPORATED —Silver Spring, MD
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Quantum Research Physicist
JTEC Consulting —College Park, MD
- $115,000 - $215,000 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
Experimental Atomic Physicist
Computational Physics, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Online Application
- 6 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Senior Researcher/Engineer
Amentum —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Computer science
- Heavy lifting
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Computational Scientist – Metasurfaces, Photonics, and Inverse Design
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026 PhD Graduate - Modeler and Data Analyst
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- System design
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026 Graduate – Defense Systems Simulation & Analysis – Electrical Engineer/Physicist/Mathematician
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Radiation Belt Theory & Modeling Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026 PhD Graduate - Post-Doctoral Fellow - 2D Electronic Materials and Devices
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,300 - $155,500 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
ARLIS Quantum Research Professional
University of Maryland —College Park, MD
- $80,000 - $252,289 a year
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer Science
R&D Manager
Excelitas Technologies —Gaithersburg, MD
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
Applied Spectroscopy Scientist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sr. Materials/Physics Scientist/Principal Investigator
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Research SME - Quantum Information Science
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. —Bethesda, MD
- System design
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Quick Apply
2026 PhD Graduate - Optics and Photonics Postdoctoral Fellow
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,300 - $155,500 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Medical Physicist
Maryland Oncology —Rockville, MD
- $208,039.38 - $320,060.58 a year
- Research
- Master's degree
- Clinic

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Health Physicist

IHRC INCORPORATED -
Silver Spring, MD

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Workplace health and safety waste management
Exposure monitoring
Content creation for technical audiences
Technical documentation
Safety regulations
Radioactive waste
Contamination control
Radiation monitoring tools
Bachelor's degree
Productivity software
Technical writing experience within technology
Cross-functional collaboration
Radiation protection measures

Full Job Description

Description:

IHRC Inc. is seeking a Health Physicist to support radiation safety and radiological protection programs across FDA laboratory, research, and operational environments. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise in radiation protection, regulatory compliance, radiation survey and inspection activities, and occupational exposure assessment in support of FDA personnel, facilities, and research operations. This position supports a multidisciplinary environmental health and safety team responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, radiation safety standards, and best practices related to the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting laboratory, medical, industrial, or research radiation safety programs.

Provide technical support for radiation safety and health physics programs at FDA facilities.
Perform radiation surveys, contamination assessments, and exposure monitoring activities.
Review laboratory and operational procedures involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
Support implementation and maintenance of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
Conduct hazard assessments and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
Provide advisory and support services in the furtherance of radiation safety; activities may include supporting radioactive material inventory tracking procedures, leak testing, and waste management activities.
Support dosimetry programs, exposure investigations, and incident response activities.
Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving NRC, state, and federal radiation safety requirements.
Prepare technical reports, survey documentation, SOPs, training materials, and corrective action recommendations.
Provide radiation safety training to laboratory personnel, researchers, and staff.
Assist with shielding evaluations, facility assessments, and equipment evaluations.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities involving radiological hazards.
Coordinate with laboratory managers, biosafety personnel, industrial hygienists, engineers, and facility staff on integrated safety initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and FDA policies.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiological Sciences, or related scientific field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in radiation safety or health physics.
Working knowledge of NRC regulations, state radiation control requirements, and applicable federal guidance.
Experience conducting radiation surveys and using radiation detection instrumentation.
Knowledge of dosimetry programs, contamination control, and radioactive waste management.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification or eligibility.
Experience supporting federal agencies, biomedical research facilities, laboratories, hospitals, or containment environments.
Familiarity with X-ray generating devices, irradiators, sealed sources, and radioactive materials licensing.
Experience supporting radiation safety committees or institutional radiation protection programs.
Experience developing or delivering technical safety training.
Knowledge of integrated occupational safety and biosafety programs.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

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