Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
On-siteIdaho Falls, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
On-site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in Idaho Falls, ID, serving as the technical authority for IRL Radiation Protection Program in accordance with NRC requirements and site procedures. Leads radiation protection standards, radiological controls, and operational procedures; provides oversight for radioactive material handling, isotope production activities, contamination controls, waste management, and radiological work planning. Mentors protection personnel, conducts complex radiological evaluations (shielding analyses, dose assessments, ALARA planning), and integrates protection requirements into facility modifications and commissioning. Acts as primary technical interface with regulators during inspections, audits, licensing activities, and regulatory communications; leads investigations of radiological events and supports emergency preparedness and operational readiness. Drives collaboration with operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratory, and leadership teams to align radiation protection with operational goals and long-term safety culture. A CHP or equivalent seasoned professional with a strong track record in regulated radiological environments and ability to communicate effectively with regulators and multidisciplinary teams is sought; preferred candidates hold CHP certification and experience with startup or commissioning activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in health physics, radiation safety, or radiological operations within regulated nuclear, isotope production, laboratory, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing radiation protection programs in regulated radiological environments.
- Experience leading or supervising technical staff, including mentoring, training, and professional development.
- Strong working knowledge of NRC regulations, radiation protection principles, ALARA practices, contamination controls, and radiological work planning.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with regulators, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong technical writing, organizational, problem-solving, and operational decision-making skills.
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP) strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting radioisotope production facilities, hot cell operations, gloveboxes, or nuclear laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting startup, commissioning, or operational readiness activities.
- Experience interfacing with NRC inspectors, Agreement State regulators, or external regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with radioactive material transportation, waste management, and laboratory radiological controls.
- Competencies
- Passionate about unleashing beneficial isotopes
- Committed to operational excellence and nuclear safety culture
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