Director of Radiation Safety Services Job Fall River area,Massachusetts USA,Business

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Position Summary

The Director of Radiation Safety Services (RSS) / Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) leads a multidisciplinary team within Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsible for the University’s radiation safety program across all Harvard campuses and affiliated institutions.

The Director establishes and oversees standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local radiation regulations and to promote safe, prudent practices in all research and laboratory environments. They provide strategic leadership and clear communication of EHS and radiation safety requirements to the Radiation Safety Committee, faculty, staff, and students.

Key responsibilities include program assessment and improvement, operational and strategic planning, budget and staff management, performance measurement, and radiation hazard identification and mitigation. The Director’s team delivers radiation safety training, inspections, audits, surveys, and emergency response.

In consultation with the Radiation Safety Committee, the Director is accountable for the overall direction, effectiveness, and long‑term success of the University’s radiation safety program. They also represent the University to regulatory and public safety agencies on radiation and related EHS matters and may lead or contribute to broader EHS projects as assigned.

The Director collaborates closely with technical specialists within lab safety and across EHS and serves as a member of the EHS leadership team. In this role, they partner with other EHS Directors to develop, implement, and enhance programs that drive strong compliance and high standards of safety, health, and environmental performance, while fostering innovation and professional growth within the team.

This is a hybrid position that requires substantial on‑campus presence in accordance with established Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Regulatory Role:
Lead the Radiation Safety Services (RSS) program across all Harvard campuses and affiliated institutions. Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) on Harvard’s Broad Scope Radioactive Material License. Oversee program assessment and continuous improvement, operational and strategic planning, and the identification and mitigation of radiation hazards. Coordinate RSS service delivery with key contacts in FAS, HMS, HSDM, SPH, SEAS, other laboratory‑based departments, and affiliated institutions.

Radiation Risk Management and Compliance:
Develop and maintain tools, systems, and processes to help laboratory clients assess and manage radiation risks. Ensure the RSS team systematically recognizes hazards and compliance obligations, and applies layered controls (engineering and administrative) to achieve compliance and risk reduction. Support University risk‑related initiatives, fact‑finding, and investigations involving radiation or related EHS concerns. Ensure RSS contributes to the radiation safety components of the University‑wide EHS inspection program.

Training and Communication:
Oversee the development, delivery, and periodic review of radiation safety training, in coordination with EHS training, technical, and regulatory specialists. Ensure training requirements for laboratory personnel and management are clearly communicated, tracked, and met; lead development of remedial…