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Hailey Coffman

@haileycoffman

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Health Physicist and Environmental Scientist with radiation protection expertise.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and values safety and compliance.

I am a dedicated Health Physicist and Environmental Scientist with extensive experience in radiation protection, dosimetry, and regulatory compliance. My journey in this field has equipped me with a robust understanding of radiological safety and environmental monitoring, allowing me to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Health Physics at Oregon State University, which I expect to complete in September 2025.

In my role as a Physical Scientist at the Department of Energy, I serve as a Subject Matter Expert for compliance with DOE O 458.1 and the Clean Air Act at the Idaho National Laboratory. My responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance in radiological environmental monitoring and ensuring accuracy in compliance reports and assessments. Previously, I worked as a Radiological Control Engineer, where I supported the implementation of radiological detection systems and authored critical engineering documentation. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my academic achievements, including graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Physics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Physical Scientist

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Department of Energy

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Served as a Subject Matter Expert for DOE O 458.1 and Clean Air Act compliance at Idaho National Laboratory. Oversaw contractor performance on radiological environmental monitoring and air emission modeling, evaluating site-wide compliance reports, shielding calculations, and radiological assessments for accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Clean Air Act Regulatory Compliance Radiological Assessment

Radiological Control Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory - Battelle Energy Alliance

May 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)

Supported the implementation of radiological detection systems and contamination monitors. Reviewed and improved internal and external dosimetry assessments and emergency response plans, authoring Radiological Work Permits, ALARA reviews, and engineering calculations.

Dosimetry MicroShield Modeling

Radiological Control Engineering Intern

Idaho National Laboratory - Battelle Energy Alliance

May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)

Conducted dose rate calculations and decay chain analysis using MicroShield. Developed improved methods for radiological waste characterization and shielding verification, authoring engineering documentation supporting new NaI detector systems.

Decay Chain Analysis Microshield

Analytical Laboratory Technician

Environmental Assessment Laboratory - Idaho State University

Sep 2021 - May 2022 (8 months)

Performed environmental radiation monitoring using HPGe, LSC, and gas proportional counters. Diagnosed issues with radiation detection instrumentation and ensured measurement accuracy, interpreting and reporting sample data for environmental compliance and QA programs.

HPGe Gas Proportional Counters

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oregon State University

Master of Health Physics, Health Physics

Actively pursuing a Master of Health Physics with a graduation date of September, 2025. Graduate coursework includes: Internal & External Dosimetry, Radioecology, Radiochemistry, Radiation Detection & Measurement, Nuclear Regulations, and Environmental Regulations.

Idaho State University

Bachelor of Science, Health Physics

Grade: 3.85, Magna Cum Laude

Completed advanced coursework in Health Physics, including Internal Dosimetry, External Dosimetry, Radiobiology, Reactor Health Physics, and Project Design. Additional advanced course work in Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Calculus, and Statistics.