Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist: Safety & Risk Lead

Department of Energy Headquarters; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist to oversee safety programs at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The role emphasizes safety during construction and electrical work while covering other lab safety areas.

You will assess safety performance, interpret DOE requirements, identify risks, observe lab activities, and contribute to policy discussions across the national laboratory system.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with required coursework.
• Must provide college transcripts; foreign education evaluated per DOE guidance.
• Positive education requirement applies to this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert technical adviser to DOE leadership and stakeholders on safety risks and recommendations.
• Assess Brookhaven National Laboratory safety performance across construction, electrical, and other high-hazard activities.
• Evaluate hazard analyses, work controls, training, permits and other work-planning elements.
• Observe operations to ensure compliance with regulations and DOE requirements.
• Participate in DOE communities of practice on safety policies and best practices.

Skills

Safety program oversight

Technical risk assessment

Policy interpretation

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science/engineering/mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science

Education+experience combination (see requirements)

Job description

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist to oversee safety programs at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The role emphasizes safety during construction and electrical work while covering other lab safety areas.

You will assess safety performance, interpret DOE requirements, identify risks, observe lab activities, and contribute to policy discussions across the national laboratory system.