Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Who We Are

We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and professionals committed to transforming cancer treatment through the development of medical isotopes. At Niowave, we foster a vibrant community with events like chili cook-offs, ping-pong tournaments, and team lunches. We believe in making a life—not just a living.

You thoroughly enjoy performing risk mitigation. You are detail oriented and analytic strategic thinker. You have a passion for creating cultures and practices that effortlessly enable the right thing to happen at the right time, preventing the swiss cheese error model from occurring. Your job satisfaction is measured by being able to meet people and processes where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the desired outcomes.

Words that describe you are approachable, engaging, thoughtful, collaborative, and highly accountable.

The Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, in collaboration with the RSO, is responsible for the leadership and framework of radiation safety across the organization including managing, mitigating, and/or eliminating risks to Niowave’s employees, contractors, facilities, environment, and communities in which the company operates. This position assists the Radiation Safety Officer in providing support, strategic direction, tactical execution, and policy guidance for radiation safety  the absence of the RSO, the Assistant RSO assumes the duties of the RSO.

• Support radiation safety plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Lead emergency response as required for the radiological facilities and participate in the upkeep and training of emergency response plans.
• Collaborate closely with the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to assure alignment between radiation safety and EH&S policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in communications and audits with NRC and state regulatory bodies regarding radioactive material or x-ray producing machines.
• Serve as a technical radiation safety resource for the management team.
• Effectively build and maintain collaborative relations with colleagues and radiation workers.
• Coach all levels of the organization on the benefits of a Safety First culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, physics, or other related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation safety, or related field.
• 4+ years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment.
• 2+ years’ experience as assistant RSO.
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
• Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues.
• Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with creative and excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, physics, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation safety, or related field.
• 7+ years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment.
• 4+ years leading NRC and/or state licensing activities including preparation and submission of new license or license amendments.
• 4+ years serving as RSO at facility that contains solid and dispersible forms of radioactive material…