Senior Onsite Laser Safety Specialist – Redmond

JeffreyM Consulting; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental premiums

Vision - opt-in

401k

PTO

Laptop

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D coverage

Pet insurance - opt in

Job summary

JeffreyM Consulting is seeking an experienced Laser Safety Specialist to support our client’s laser and radiation safety programs across dynamic research, laboratory, and product settings. This onsite role is based in Redmond, WA, with travel to nearby labs as needed.

Responsibilities include auditing laboratories for laser safety, defining safety requirements for hardware with lasers, reviewing SOPs, performing exposure calculations, and driving corrective actions.

Qualifications

• At least five years as Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Strong working knowledge of ANSI Z136.1 and applying laser safety requirements in technical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in physics, optical sciences, engineering, health physics, nuclear engineering, or related field.
• Experience with safety investigations, field testing, failure analysis, reliability, or related engineering discipline.
• Clear communication, technical writing, sound judgment, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Audit laboratories for laser and radiation safety compliance.
• Evaluate hazards and help define safety requirements for hardware containing lasers, LEDs, and X-ray sources.
• Review research experiments, equipment purchases, and laser- or optical-hazard SOPs.
• Perform laser exposure calculations and conduct power, spectral, temporal, and X-ray leakage measurements.
• Develop corrective actions, communicate findings, and help teams implement compliant work practices.
• Review work performed by outside laser service technicians and support broader EHS programs as needed.

Job description

JeffreyM Consulting is seeking an experienced Laser Safety Specialist to support our client’s laser and radiation safety programs across dynamic research, laboratory, and product settings. This onsite role is based in Redmond, WA, with travel to nearby labs as needed.

Responsibilities include auditing laboratories for laser safety, defining safety requirements for hardware with lasers, reviewing SOPs, performing exposure calculations, and driving corrective actions.