Radiation Safety Officer/Assistant Director for Research Laboratory Safety | University of Nebraska Lincoln Job at University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

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  • University of Nebraska Lincoln
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Requisition Number: S_241117

Department: UO Environmental Health & Safety-1010

Description of Work:

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

As the Radiation Safety Officer/Assistant Director for Research Laboratory Safety, you will:

  • Serve as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Radiation Safety Officer, and direct UNL's laser safety and general laboratory safety programs.
  • Prepare, submit, maintain, and implement UNL's Broadscope Radioactive Materials License and other licenses and safety programs for high-hazard devices (e.g., neutron generators, pulsed lasers, x-ray devices) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Develop, review, and maintain safety policies, protocols, and procedures across campus operations, ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
  • Design and implement compliance plans, conduct shielding design reviews, perform radiation dose evaluations, and oversee audits to identify compliance issues and corrective actions.
  • Direct a comprehensive training program for employees and students working with radioactive materials, ensuring up-to-date compliance with regulatory training requirements, and oversee accurate maintenance of training records.
  • Oversee calibration, repair, and quality control programs for radiation detection instruments, ensuring accurate functionality.
  • Manage exposure tracking and health monitoring programs for radiation workers to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Plan, develop, and direct all aspects of the Research/Laboratory Safety Program, working closely with technicians and waste management teams to fully implement safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with waste management and DOT personnel to ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste.
  • Serve as the voting RSO on the Campus Radiation Safety Committee, providing expertise and guiding campus safety decisions. Prepare RSC meeting materials and documentation to support committee functions.


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in health physics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, toxicology, industrial hygiene or similar science.
  • 3+ years in applied health physics.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and regulations for ionizing radiation, broadscope licensing requirements, and lasers.
  • Expertise in planning, designing, and implementing radiation protection and safety compliance programs.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Skilled in formulating and documenting complex reports for unique operations.
  • Experience in supervising and managing staff effectively.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in health physics preferred.
  • 1 year of professional experience in other EHS disciplines.
  • Supervision experience.
  • Working knowledge of ancillary regulations affecting radiation protection and lab safety (e.g., general lab safety, transport, waste management).
  • General understanding of mechanical systems and construction design for complex research facilities.
  • Certified Health Physicist ( CHP ), Laser Safety Officer ( LSO ), or other relevant professional certification.

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

About University of Nebraska Lincoln

With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.

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