1858 Director of Radiation Safety, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

We’re Hiring: Director, Radiation Safety (Radiation Safety Officer)

Harvard University is looking for a strategic and visionary leader to serve as our Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in Cambridge, MA!

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In this pivotal leadership role within EHSS, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive safety program that protects our diverse research community, the environment, and university property.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: Serve as the university’s RSO, providing tactical direction across all teaching and research missions.

· Regulatory Excellence: Lead liaison efforts with federal, state, and local agencies to maintain total regulatory compliance.

· Safety Culture & Training: Design high-impact training programs focused on safety behaviors, compliance, and risk mitigation.

· Audits & Governance: Oversee RLS audits and represent the department on critical university committees (Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety, Emergency Management).

· Continuous Improvement: Harness safety informatics, metrics, and instructional technology to modernize safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For:

· Education: B.S. in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or a related scientific/technical field.

· Experience: 10+ years managing EHS personnel, programs, and budgets, with significant expertise in radiation safety programs and team leadership.

· RSO Qualifications: Meets (or can meet within a reasonable timeframe) state Department of Public Health requirements to serve as an RSO on a Broad Scope license.

· Location: On-site in Cambridge, MA (must be able to commute/relocate daily; work authorization required).

Why Harvard?

In this role, you aren’t just monitoring compliance—you’re directly protecting the innovators who are solving the world’s most complex problems.

📩 Apply or Learn More:

https:www.consentiumsearch.com/careerportal/#/jobs/1858 or or directly to Harvard: https://HarvardUniversity/director-of-radiation-safety-services.

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