Radiation Safety Officer

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of radiation protection principles and standards, radiation detection, instrumentation and counting statistics, dose and radiation shielding calculation and modeling, computer hardware interfaces, and database systems.
• Must be able to get Laser Safety Officer certification within 24 months of hire.
• Must be willing and able to pass all components of the Certified Health Physicist exam within 48 months of hire.
• Radiation safety experience in a university or research setting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, consensus standards and guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DHH, ADA, DHS, NFPA, DOT, ANSI, ASHRAE and Louisiana Building & Fire Code.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet/database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge and/or the ability to learn how to operate sampling or analytical equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and analytical skills, plus the ability to exercise discretion, make independent judgment decisions, and handle emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively manage subordinate staff.
• High emotional IQ and ability to effectively manage compliance expectations.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master's Degree in Health Physics from an accredited Educational Institution with 6-10 years of experience developing and executing a Radiation Safety Program 

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics from an accredited Educational Institution with 11-15 years of experience developing and executing a Radiation Safety Program.
• Must have experience with Laser Safety and Laser Safety Programs.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Drivers license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Health Physics, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Certified by a recognized board in health physics, medical physics, or nuclear medicine.
• Five years environmental, health, and safety experience.
• Three years radiation safety program experience.
• Two years university experience.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Practical knowledge of general research lab applications.
• Certified Health Physicist preferred.
• Certified Laser Safety Officer preferred.