Contract Laser & Radiation Safety Specialist

JeffreyM Consulting, LLC.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client within the Tech Industry seeks a Laser Safety & Radiation Safety Specialist to support laser and radiation safety programs, perform lab inspections, and review experiments and SOPs. The role involves measurements, safety calculations, and ensuring area controls for lasers and X-ray sources.

The position requires collaboration across research and product teams, familiarity with ANSI/ISO standards, and willingness to travel to multiple labs including Redmond as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optical Sciences or Engineering or related field.
• Experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) preferred.
• Experience in safety investigations and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with lasers, x-ray sources and LEDs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit labs for radiation and laser safety compliance.
• Analyze safety hazards and draft hardware requirement specifications.
• Implement laser/optical safety standards (Z136.1, IEC 60825, IEC 62471).
• Create and approve laser/optical hazard SOPs and review external technicians' work.
• Perform laser/exposure measurements and x-ray leakage surveys.
• Support cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop corrective actions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Travel to labs in Sunnyvale, Burlingame, Fremont; other trips including Redmond as needed.

Skills

LSO experience

ANSI Z136.1 familiarity

Laser calculations (MPE/NOHD/NHZ)

Lab safety auditing

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Optical Sciences or Engineering

Tools

X-ray leakage survey tools

Job description

Our client within the Tech Industry seeks a Laser Safety & Radiation Safety Specialist to support laser and radiation safety programs, perform lab inspections, and review experiments and SOPs. The role involves measurements, safety calculations, and ensuring area controls for lasers and X-ray sources.

The position requires collaboration across research and product teams, familiarity with ANSI/ISO standards, and willingness to travel to multiple labs including Redmond as needed.