Radiation Safety Lead & Assistant Director

Iowa State; Ames (IA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer and lead its campus-wide Radiation Safety program in Ames. This role directs safety programs across research, teaching, and veterinary medicine activities, ensuring compliance and practical safety solutions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, with opportunities for specialized training and leadership development within EH&S.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Radiation Safety Program: oversee safe use, handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment across campus.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance: maintain the university's broad-scope radioactive materials license, oversee documentation, inspections, audits, and reporting.
• Provide Technical Expertise: evaluate hazards, conduct safety assessments and calculations, and recommend safety measures.
• Collaborate Across Campus: partner with researchers, veterinary medicine professionals, and university leadership to provide practical guidance.
• Support Research and Veterinary Medicine: oversee radiation safety for labs, veterinary nuclear medicine, X-ray systems, and related equipment.
• Develop and Improve Safety Programs: create and maintain safety procedures, training, and documentation for compliance and improvement.
• Lead and Support Staff: provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship while managing priorities and resources.
• Promote Safety and Preparedness: support education, emergency planning, and campus-wide safety awareness.

Conhecimentos

Radiation safety

Health physics

Radiation protection

Radioactive materials management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer and lead its campus-wide Radiation Safety program in Ames. This role directs safety programs across research, teaching, and veterinary medicine activities, ensuring compliance and practical safety solutions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, with opportunities for specialized training and leadership development within EH&S.