Radiation Safety Officer

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401K

AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Director of Radiation Safety to lead and oversee all radiation safety programs, ensuring compliance and protection of personnel and assets. You will act as the university's Radiation Safety Officer and partner with academic and research units to maintain safety standards.

The role requires a track record of 10+ years in EHS/radiation safety, CHP/NRRP designation, and strong leadership across technical and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must commute/relocate to Cambridge, MA daily.
• BS in health physics, nuclear engineering, occupational health, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in managing EHS programs with radiation safety experience.
• CHP or NRRP designation either in progress or achieved.
• Experience leading technical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for the Broad Scope Radioactive Material License.
• Lead planning, program assessments, and continuous RSS improvements.
• Coordinate safety services with academic departments and affiliated institutions.
• Develop systems and controls to recognize and manage radiation risks.
• Oversee safety training for lab personnel and management.
• Lead emergency planning, preparedness, response and after-action reviews.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach a professional RSS team; manage RSS budget.

Skills

Radiation safety leadership

EHS program management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Team mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.S. in health physics or related field

CHP or NRRP designation (in progress or achieved)

Job description

Director of Radiation Safety Cambridge, MA Job 1858

We are recruiting for a full-time Director of Radiation Safety position as an employee of our client, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The position requires being on-site in Cambridge, MA. Relocation assistance within the US is available. This is one of over 50 current EHS positions being recruited for nationwide.

Critical Note:

Potential Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are currently unable to provide sponsorship or 'special consideration' for those without valid work authorization.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Managing Director Environmental Health and Safety, the Director of Radiation Safety will be responsible for the management, overall direction and oversight of Radiation Safety programs to support the facility.

You will implement, audit and continuously improve Radiation Safety practices, policies and procedures with the goal of achieving the highest levels of protection for employees and company assets

Minimum requirements for the position are:

• Unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
• Ability to commute or relocate to Cambridge, MA on a daily basis.
• B.S. in health physics, nuclear engineering, occupational health, environmental management, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience managing EHS personnel, programs, and budgets, with significant experience specific to radiation safety programs.
• Must meet (or be in the process of earning) either CHP or NRRP designation.
• Proven experience leading, motivating, and coaching technical and administrative teams.
• Additional preferred competencies include:Master's or Ph.D. in radiological sciences or an equivalent advanced degree.
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)).
• Advanced training or operational experience within a fast-paced laboratory research environment.
• Experience navigating environments with organized labor.

Primary responsibilities include:

The Director promotes safe, prudent practices across all research and laboratory environments, working closely with technical specialists, university leadership, and the Radiation Safety Committee. This role balances strategic compliance with an innovative, client-centered approach, serving as the institution's primary representative to external regulatory and public safety agencies.

• Serve as the designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) on the university's Broad Scope Radioactive Material License.
• Lead operational planning, program assessments, and continuous improvements for the RSS program.
• Coordinate safety services with key academic and research departments (including FAS, HMS, HSDM, SPH, SEAS) and affiliated institutions.
• Develop and maintain systems, tools, and layered engineering/administrative controls to help laboratories recognize and manage radiation risks.
• Lead fact-finding, incident investigations, and remedial actions regarding radiation concerns. Ensure RSS fully supports the university-wide EHS inspection program.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and tracking of comprehensive radiation safety training for laboratory personnel and management.
• Lead laboratory emergency planning, preparedness, response, and after-action reviews.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach a professional team of managerial, technical, and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented culture.
• Develop and manage the RSS budget to ensure cost-effective service delivery; collaborate with EHS Central Management on cost-allocation and cost-recovery initiatives.

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Salary range: $170,000 to $200,000

Benefits include, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, AD&D, Tuition Reimbursement