Compliance Specialist V/Regional Laser Safety Specialist V
About The Position
itD is seeking a Regional Laser Safety Specialist V to ensure the safety and compliance of laser and radiation operations across multiple research and production labs. This role contributes to the team’s success by leading lab audits, hazard assessments, and exposure evaluations, ensuring adherence to local, federal, and industry safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in laser and radiation safety, industrial compliance, and technical hazard analysis, and a track record of delivering effective safety programs, SOPs, and compliance audits that protect personnel and enable uninterrupted R&D and production activities. The Regional Laser Safety Specialist V will ensure laser and radiation safety across global EHS operations in Sunnyvale and surrounding sites. This role will perform lab inspections, evaluate equipment purchase requirements, conduct exposure measurements, and enforce appropriate area controls for personnel working with lasers, LEDs, and X-ray sources. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in laser and radiation safety standards, compliance, and hands-on technical experience, supporting both R&D and product teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or related discipline (or equivalent direct experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) / Radiation Safety Officer (RSO))
- LSO Certification from LIA required
- 5+ years of experience as a Laser Safety Officer or equivalent
- Proficiency with ANSI Z136.1, IEC 60825, IEC 62471, and FLPPS (21 CFR 1040.10/11)
- Familiarity with CDPH X-ray regulations
- Experience performing laser calculations (MPE, NOHD, NHZ)
- Strong technical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- CLSO certification from BLS
- Experience in hardware research or production environments
- Experience with FDA/CDRH FLPPS compliance
- Knowledge of RF/EMF and ultrasound safety is a plus
- Experience with FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis
Responsibilities
- Audit labs and work areas for compliance with radiation and laser safety standards
- Analyze hazards and assist in defining hardware and operational safety requirements for lasers, LEDs, and X-ray sources
- Develop, review, and approve SOPs related to laser and optical hazards
- Conduct power, spectral, and temporal measurements for laser and LED sources
- Implement X-ray safety protocols per CDPH regulations for CA sites
- Review and approve work performed by external laser service technicians
- Identify and communicate corrective actions to stakeholders
- Support additional EHS programs (LOTO, lab safety, chemical safety, electrical safety, machine guarding) in cross-functional research and production environments
- Cover labs across Sunnyvale, Burlingame, Fremont, and other locations as needed
Benefits
- comprehensive medical benefits
- a 401k plan
- paid holidays
- networking & career learning and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
