Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Niowave•Lansing, MI

About The Position

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Who we are… We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and professionals committed to transforming cancer treatment through the development of medical isotopes. At Niowave, we foster a vibrant community with events like chili cook-offs, ping-pong tournaments, and team lunches. We believe in making a life—not just a living. Who you are… You thoroughly enjoy performing risk mitigation. You are a detail oriented and analytic strategic thinker. You have a passion for creating cultures and practices that effortlessly enable the right thing to happen at the right time, preventing the swiss cheese error model from occurring. Your job satisfaction is measured by being able to meet people and processes where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the desired outcomes. Words that describe you are approachable, engaging, thoughtful, collaborative, and highly accountable. What you can expect to work on… The Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, in collaboration with the RSO, is responsible for the leadership and framework of radiation safety across the organization including managing, mitigating, and/or eliminating risks to Niowave’s employees, contractors, facilities, environment, and communities in which the company operates. This position assists the Radiation Safety Officer in providing support, strategic direction, tactical execution, and policy guidance for radiation safety at Niowave. In the absence of the RSO, the Assistant RSO assumes the duties of the RSO. In collaboration with the Radiation Safety Committee and management team, supports radiation safety plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements that align with business and functional needs In collaboration with the RSO, Develops, implements, and maintains radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs Leads the Radiation Safety Committee Leads emergency response as required for the radiological facilities and participates in the upkeep and training of emergency response plans Collaborates closely with the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to assure alignment between radiation safety and EH&S policies and procedures Responsible for supporting and participating in communications and audits with NRC and state regulatory bodies regarding radioactive material or x-ray producing machines. Serves as a technical radiation safety resource for the management team Effectively builds and maintains collaborative relations with colleagues and radiation workers. Coaches all levels of the organization on the benefits of a Safety First culture

Requirements

Bachelor‘s degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, physics, or other related technical field
4+ years of professional experience in nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation safety, or related field
4+ years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment
2+ years’ experience as assistant RSO
Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams
Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
Demonstrates strategic thinking with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, physics, or related technical field
7+ years of professional experience in nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation safety, or related field
7+ years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment
4+ years’ leading NRC and/or state licensing activities including preparation and submission of new license or license amendments
4+ years serving as RSO at facility that contains solid and dispersible forms of radioactive material and x-ray producing machines
Proven experience in enforcing regulatory requirements and compliance standards and passing regulatory inspections without major findings
Formal RSO training course (Dade Moeller Training Academy 40-hour RSO Training with DOT certification)

Responsibilities

managing, mitigating, and/or eliminating risks to Niowave’s employees, contractors, facilities, environment, and communities
assists the Radiation Safety Officer in providing support, strategic direction, tactical execution, and policy guidance for radiation safety at Niowave
In the absence of the RSO, the Assistant RSO assumes the duties of the RSO
supports radiation safety plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements that align with business and functional needs
Develops, implements, and maintains radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs
Leads the Radiation Safety Committee
Leads emergency response as required for the radiological facilities and participates in the upkeep and training of emergency response plans
Collaborates closely with the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to assure alignment between radiation safety and EH&S policies and procedures
Responsible for supporting and participating in communications and audits with NRC and state regulatory bodies regarding radioactive material or x-ray producing machines
Serves as a technical radiation safety resource for the management team
Effectively builds and maintains collaborative relations with colleagues and radiation workers
Coaches all levels of the organization on the benefits of a Safety First culture