Radiation Safety Officer

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy; Tamaka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy is seeking a Radiation Safety Officer to oversee compliance with ALARA principles, manage licenses and regulatory documentation, and supervise monitoring and testing programs for radiation safety. The role includes training staff, conducting audits, and coordinating emergency response for radiological incidents.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices, and holds a degree in health physics or a

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Physics or related field as listed.
• Specialized RSO training certification recognized by national authorities.
• 3–5+ years working directly with radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices.
• Strong knowledge of safety laws, risk assessment, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Enforce ALARA to minimize radiation exposure.
• Maintain facility licenses, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee radiation badge programs, area surveys, and equipment leak tests.
• Educate staff on safe handling practices and run internal safety audits.
• Manage radiological incidents, spills, or overexposure events.

Skills

ALARA concept

Regulatory compliance

Clear communication

Education

Health Physics/Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Safety Management: Enforce the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle to minimize radiation exposure.
• Compliance & Licensing: Maintain facility licenses, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitoring & Testing: Oversee radiation badge programs, area surveys, and equipment leak tests.
• Training & Audits: Educate staff on safe handling practices and run internal safety audits.
• Emergency Response: Manage radiological incidents, spills, or overexposure events.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a related science field.
• Certification: Specialized RSO training certification recognized by national authorities (such as AERB guidelines locally or NRRPT/ABHP internationally).
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years working directly with radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of safety laws, risk assessment, and clear communication.

Preferred candidate profile

BSc in Medical physicist mandatory

Msc in medical_physicist mandatory