Radiation and Laser Safety Officer; RSO​/LSO

Job Title: Radiation and Laser Safety Officer (RSO/LSO)

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 296778

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides institutional leadership and oversight for all activities involving the use of ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation at Kennesaw State University. Manages the university's Radiation and Laser Safety Programs, administers the Radioactive Materials License issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and serves as the designated Radiation and Laser Safety Officer in accordance with state and federal regulations. Ensures compliance with applicable requirements from the DNR, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), OSHA, DOT, and the ANSI standards.

• Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with authority and responsibility for managing the university's Radioactive Materials License
• Serves as the institutional Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and oversee the safe use of Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems in research, teaching, and facilities operations
• Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive Radiation Safety and Laser Safety Programs consistent with Federal and Georgia's requirements
• Maintains the university's radioactive materials inventory, sealed source registry, and laser registration database
• Performs and documents routine radiation and contamination surveys, dosimetry reviews, leak tests, exposure assessments, and laser safety inspections
• Administers the personnel dosimetry program, evaluates exposure reports, and ensures timely corrective actions when needed
• Manages radioactive waste handling, including decay‑in‑storage, shipment, and disposal in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Provides radiation and laser safety training for faculty, staff, students, and/or researchers, including initial, refresher, and specialized training sessions
• Reviews and approves research protocols, experimental procedures, and equipment installations involving ionizing or non‑ionizing radiation
• Advises departments on radiation shielding, exposure control, and engineering controls for laser systems
• Investigates radiation or laser related incidents and exposures, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions
• Maintains all required records, reports, and license documentation for internal review and regulatory compliance
• Supports and serves as an advisor to the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and Laser Safety Committee (LSC); prepares reports and presents program performance metrics
• Develops and revises university policies, standard operating procedures, and guidance documents related to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation
• Coordinates and responds to regulatory inspections by the Georgia DNR, and other agencies
• Supports other research and laboratory safety programs and activities
• Collaborates with other department program leaders to promote integrated laboratory safety management across campus
• Participates in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts involving ionizing or non‑ionizing radiation
• Collaborates with the department on…