Radiation Safety and Scientific Specialist

Labcorp•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Radiation Safety & Scientific Specialist to join our Medical Affairs team in Indianapolis, IN! This multidisciplinary role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant use of radioactive materials while also translating complex scientific information into clear, impactful communications for diverse stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, radiation protection, scientific training, and strategic communication. The specialist acts as a liaison between technical teams, leadership, regulatory authorities, and clients, and vendors - ensuring both operational safety and scientific clarity. This position will serve as Radiation Safety Officer locally and as a technical resource supporting the global Central Laboratories network.

Requirements

Master’s in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Health Physics, or related field).
3 years or more of experience in radioactivity usage and safety
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, impactful messaging.
Experience developing training materials and delivering scientific presentations.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or equivalent.
Familiarity with Immunology / Autoimmune diseases and biomarkers
Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Health Physics, or related field).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute scientific communication strategies, which may include presentations, reports, white papers, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Design and deliver scientific training programs for internal teams (e.g., project managers, marketing, business development).
Enhance organizational understanding of scientific concepts, technologies, and radiation safety practices.
Promote a strong safety and scientific literacy culture across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all radiation protection regulations, authorization conditions, and applicable directives.
Establish and maintain controlled and monitored areas to limit radiation exposure.
Conduct periodic monitoring of ambient dose rates inside and outside controlled areas.
Oversee shielding design and radiation protection measures for facility construction and modifications.
Ensure radiation doses are maintained according to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
Maintain availability, functionality, and proper maintenance of radiation protection equipment.
Perform annual reviews of protective systems and controls.
Investigate radiation-related incidents and ensure thorough documentation and corrective actions.
Manage end-to-end radioactive waste processes, including collection, labeling, storage, disposal, and release.