Remote Radiation Safety Officer & Compliance Expert

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs. We are seeking a Radiation Safety Officer on a contract basis with remote work and an hourly rate of $65–$75. The role involves developing radiological safety prompts, evaluating model responses, and drafting reference answers with clear reasoning to guide safe AI use.

Must have RSO or deputy RSO experience on broad-scope licenses, with ALARA, audits, and training responsibilities. NRC submissions experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Named RSO on a broad-scope license with program management experience.
• Experience as RSO or deputy RSO in a university, hospital, or research institute.
• Industrial or irradiator RSO experience with Category 1 and 2 sealed sources.
• Licensing and compliance expertise with NRC or national regulator submissions.
• Radiation protection management accountable for ALARA, audits, and training.
• Preferred: Technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience.

Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in radiological safety, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
• Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Develop prompts that sit on the dual-use line, ensuring models draw the line reliably.
• Provide written rationales for judgments that non-specialists can follow.
• Engage in writing and evaluating misuse scenarios in radiological safety.

Skills

RSO experience

Program management

ALARA

Audits & training

Tools

NRC submissions

Job description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs. We are seeking a Radiation Safety Officer on a contract basis with remote work and an hourly rate of $65–$75. The role involves developing radiological safety prompts, evaluating model responses, and drafting reference answers with clear reasoning to guide safe AI use.

Must have RSO or deputy RSO experience on broad-scope licenses, with ALARA, audits, and training responsibilities. NRC submissions experience is preferred.