Associate Radiation Safety Officer

Job Summary

The Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) leads the efforts to develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive laboratory and healthcare radiation safety program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The position works under the general supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) within the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M).

Key Job Responsibilities

• May supervise the daily operations of unit staff and provide direction and expectations for workflows
• Oversees unit consultations to customers and serves as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Guides the development and implementation of a health and safety program that aligns with strategic goals
• Identifies operational and safety issues
• Reviews and creates health and safety policies
• Provides knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the specialized area of radiation

Department

The Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) within the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

Compensation

$100,000 annual salary minimum. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional radiation safety experience in a research/academic or clinical setting
• Knowledge of the concepts, fundamentals, and best practices of health physics and radiation protection as well as the risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure
• Knowledge of (and experience interpreting) the state and federal regulations, standards, and guidance documents governing radioactive materials, radiation producing machines, and other hazards typically present in a research setting
• Detail-oriented, demonstrated organization and time management skills, and ability to manage/prioritize, track, and complete tasks/projects within established deadline
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Experience demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills in high stress or emergency situations
• Self-motivated, able to work with supervision and professional judgment, managing the radiation safety program within an assigned functional area, and able to work independently or as a team
• Demonstrated competence in communicating technical information clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of professional radiation safety experience in a research/academic or clinical setting
• Experience with managing staff
• Experience in managing and facilitating safety committees
• Experience with creating and maintaining documents and databases (e.g. EHSA) in support of the program
• Experience in using various radiation detection instruments, performing radiological safety evaluation, assessments and reporting, coordinating and conducting radiation safety trainings and programs
• Radiation safety experience for research and clinical use including radiation producing machines, lasers, and other non-ionizing radiations

Education

Required Master's Degree; focus in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiological Health, Nuclear Engineering or related field required