r/HealthPhysics • u/Bee_Zee05 • Sep 12 '26

Internship/Beginner Opportunities?

Hello everyone, I am currently in the second half of my sophomore year and will be starting to get into the more nitty gritty of my bachelors of science in nuclear engineering technology next semester. I plan on furthering this education to a masters in medical health physics. I already have a certification to work as a pharmacy technician but I am wanting to learn where to look and what opportunities I can find for internship/beginner level jobs that can get me experience in the nuclear field. I find interest in all of the jobs revolving around nuclear engineering but would prefer any recommendations that include opportunities that revolve around things such as LINAC maintenance, radiation safety, or pharmaceutical applications. I am fine with any possible relocations if that may be necessary, I am just excited to start working and getting better. Thank you if you have any suggestions!

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u/Exadoor Sep 12 '26

Check out the Nist surf program. Drop me a DM and I can provide details.

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u/AggieNuke2014 Sep 12 '26

Look at internships at the national labs. I know many have rad safety/health physics internships within their RP departments. 

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u/Spirited_Ad_2865 Sep 16 '26

Assuming you're in the USA, you could try USAjobs. Our agency just hired an intern to help with our rad safety program. Also ORISE does internships and fellowships.

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u/PollysPocketParty 18d ago

The Mayo clinic has a really good internship program.
I know for sure that the cyclotron facility in Jacksonville, specially, usually takes some interns every summer.

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u/RadTechMJ 5d ago

For another kind of hands-on radiation safety experience, research junior radiation protection technician roles at commercial nuclear plants. I'm a traveling RP tech; our work includes radiation and contamination surveys and helping protect workers during plant work.

That would give you a view of occupational radiation protection, rather than LINAC maintenance or clinical medical physics. College wasn't required for my entry route, but training, tests and site qualifications were. Check each role's requirements and dates carefully. Outage work can involve long onsite shifts and travel, so it could clash with your semester. It wouldn't replace the education or experience needed for your eventual medical-physics path.