Radiation Safety Health Physicist – Lab Research Leader

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Health Physicist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team. You will provide expert guidance on safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, partnering with researchers to enable scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires in-person presence on the Cambridge and Longwood campuses, with a 40-hour work week and flexibility for after-hours on-call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health physics or five years related experience.
• Two+ years experience in comprehensive radiation lab safety analysis in a university/research/regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal radiation regulations (MDPH, NRC, DOT, OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based EHS systems; field-ready mobile tech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EHS staff and labs.
• Own elements of the Radiation Safety Program including SOP governance.
• Perform surveys with dose-rate/counter meters and conduct inspections.
• Serve as main contact for assigned laboratories; train and support researchers on safety.
• Document inspections, surveys, calibrations, QC checks and shipments for compliance.
• Conduct laboratory permit inspections and evaluate storage, use, and disposal of sources.
• Support RAM waste processing and disposal; maintain DOT Hazmat qualification.
• Develop knowledge of EHS program areas and participate in emergency cross-training.
• Participate in rotating on-call safety response and after-hours support.

Skills

Health physics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health physics

Master of Science in Health Physics (preferred)

Tools

EHS databases

Microsoft Office

Mobile tech for field work

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Health Physicist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team. You will provide expert guidance on safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, partnering with researchers to enable scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires in-person presence on the Cambridge and Longwood campuses, with a 40-hour work week and flexibility for after-hours on-call.