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Radiation Safety Officer

Summary of Position

The RSO is responsible for the implementation and management of the Radiation Protection Program and regulatory functions related to the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products, research and development and associated functions. The successful candidate will also function as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for radioactive materials licenses issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Maryland Heights facility.  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

Essential Functions

• Supervise Health Physics staff and their day-to-day operations. 
• Ensure the implementation of assigned elements of the Radiation Protection Program. 
• Responsible for scheduling department resources to ensure appropriate coverage of scheduled and unscheduled tasks. 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to address issues associated with the radiation protection program. 
• Provide assessments of radiological impact of new facilities and facility modifications. 
• Consult with users about radiation protection issues. 
• Rotating on-call assignments. 
• Inspect and audit operations involving the use of radioactive materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate and site policies, permits, procedures. Recommend and implement corrective actions when appropriate. 
• Develop and implement Radiological Work Permits for non-routine radiological activities. 
• Provide radiation safety support to assigned projects. 
• Lead projects related to radiation safety. 
• Write technical reports for regulatory compliance or project support. 
• Conduct regular radiological surveys on site-wide facilities to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Conduct instrument calibrations, leak test of radiation-emitting sources, environmental sampling and analysis of radiological samples. 
• Generate and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping in accordance with program documentation requirements. 
• Perform radiological incident investigations and present results to the Director Health Physics and Radiation Safety Committee. Recommend and implement corrective actions where appropriate. 
• Promote and implement safety programs to maintain a safe working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to policies, programs and procedures. 
• Develop, implement and review Standard Operating Procedures relative to the safe use of radioactive materials and regulatory compliance. 
• Review proposed regulations and evaluate potential program impacts. 
• Provide radiological support to emergency conditions and response. 
• Maintain compliance to federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.). 

Requirements

• Master degree or equivalent certification in radiation or physical sciences; OR, Bachelor degree or equivalent AND twelve years of professional-level radiation safety experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. 
• Certification from the American Board of Health Physics or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cross-functionally. 
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Advanced knowledge of radiation, health physics principles, and math. 
• Advance knowledge of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements and guidance and their implementation. 
• Project Management experience. 
• Laboratory experience. 
• Technical writing experience. 
• Advanced knowledge of cyclotron operations. 
• Advanced knowledge of sample collection and analyses for NRC compliance. 
• Advanced knowledge of industry best practices for radiation safety and their implementation. 

Estimated Min Rate: $87500.00
Estimated Max Rate: $125000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.