Assistant Radiation Safety Officer
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Responsibilities
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Stewards the University's Broadscope Radioactive Materials Program.
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Stewards the Emergency Response program & the Radioactive Materials Security program.
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Stewards the University's Dosimetry Programs, including the bioassay program. Assists team members with dose investigations, when necessary.
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Supports the RSO by preparing for and attending UIC and RSEC Safeguards meetings when possible.
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Stewards the radon program and other environmental radioactivity management programs as applicable.
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Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental staff members with cooperation and support to further the departmental mission.
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Oversees laboratory-based counting equipment and systems.
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Assists the RSO with providing leadership and guidance to the radiation protection office staff, and serves as the RSO when the RSO is unavailable.
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Oversees and provides stewardship of the group's internal procedures and recordkeeping processes.
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Assist in implementing or help to implement a wide variety of radiation safety services across a large research University environment in a manner that allows for safe & efficient education and research to take place.
Requirements
~1 min readDegree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
Must be trustworthy and reliable, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
Certification as a Health Physicist is preferred.
Familiarization or experience working in a research or clinical laboratory setting with the presence of chemical, biological, or radiological hazards.
Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences is necessary.
This position will need to respond to emergencies involving radiological hazards as directed.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $91,488–$137,280 a year
- 12% above the $101,850 median for Health & Safety Specialist jobs on Jobera (361 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 27, 2026
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