Intern - Health Physics - Spring or Summer 2027

Program Details:

13-26 week internship

40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school

Opportunities on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing

Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.

Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

What you'll do:

• Assist with routine monitoring and surveillance of radiation work activities
• Perform gamma, neutron, and contamination surveys, including tritium swipes
• Support radioactive material receipt, sealed source inventories, and leak tests
• Support radiation instrument checks, sample collection and counting, and review of monitoring data
• Count swipe, air, and bioassay samples and trend the results
• Organize compliance records and help track inspections, corrective actions, and program commitments
• Support the dosimetry program, including dosimeter exchanges and dose records
• Support radiation protection (RP) program development, including procedures, training materials, and permit documentation
• Help draft authorized user permits and radiological hazard assessments
• Support RP readiness for SPARC operations and maintenance work

What we’re looking for:

Pursuing a degree in Health Physics / Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Coursework in radiation physics, radiation detection, or health physics

Hands-on radiation protection exposure (e.g., university radiation safety office or research reactor)

Experience with radiation detection instruments or sample counting (e.g., survey meters, gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting)

Clear technical writing, organized recordkeeping, and Excel skills for data review

Must-have Requirements:

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics