Radiation Safety Lead & Health Physicist — Research Labs

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team seeks a Health Physicist to provide expert guidance on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation across laboratories in Cambridge and Longwood. You will collaborate with researchers to implement safe, compliant practices while supporting scientific objectives.

In this full-time role, you will mentor staff, develop program elements, perform surveys, maintain records, and participate in after-hours emergency response, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health physics (or related field) or five years of related work experience.
• At least two years of experience conducting radiation safety analyses in university or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing radiation use (MDPH, NRC, DOT, OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based EHS systems, plus mobile tech for field work.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Associate Health Physicists and other EHS staff, ensuring consistent radiation safety program implementation.
• Own elements of the Radiation Safety Program, maintain SOPs, keep documentation ready for inspections.
• Perform dose-rate surveys, contamination checks, and decontamination activities as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned labs, train researchers, and provide safety oversight.
• Maintain inspection, survey, calibration, and shipping records for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct laboratory permit inspections for safe use and disposal of radiation sources.
• Support RAM waste processing and ensure proper disposal pathways.
• Develop knowledge of the EHS program and participate in emergency cross-training.
• Participate in on-call emergencies as part of EHS team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Lab safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health physics or related field

Master of Science in Health Physics

CHP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Harvard University's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team seeks a Health Physicist to provide expert guidance on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation across laboratories in Cambridge and Longwood. You will collaborate with researchers to implement safe, compliant practices while supporting scientific objectives.

In this full-time role, you will mentor staff, develop program elements, perform surveys, maintain records, and participate in after-hours emergency response, contributing to