Radiation Safety Specialist - Research Labs & EHS

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Health Physicist to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team across Cambridge and Boston. You will provide technical guidance for safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and collaborate with researchers to support scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This full-time role offers hands-on radiation safety experience in a premier research university setting, with responsibilities spanning surveys, documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related field is required.
• Experience in university or research radiation safety is preferred.
• Familiarity with NRC and MDPH regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys and monitor radiation safety in labs.
• Accept RAM shipments and deliver RAM to laboratories with proper documentation.
• Maintain records of inspections, surveys, calibrations, and sample results.
• Conduct permit inspections for safe storage, use, and disposal of sources.
• Assist with RAM waste processing and shipment coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned laboratories and provide safety training.
• Develop proficiency with radiation instrumentation, data handling, and analysis.
• Understand EHS structure and partake in emergency cross training.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties for daytime and after-hours incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

Skills

Radiation safety

Instrument operation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Health Physicist to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team across Cambridge and Boston. You will provide technical guidance for safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and collaborate with researchers to support scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This full-time role offers hands-on radiation safety experience in a premier research university setting, with responsibilities spanning surveys, documentation,