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Position Summary

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the university’s Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports academic, research, and medical use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, promoting a culture of safety across campus.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC, CDPHE) and maintain required licenses and registrations.
• Oversee radiation safety training for faculty, staff, and students involved in the use of radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment.
• Develop and enforce radiation safety policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with applicable laws and university standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of laboratories and facilities to assess compliance with radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records related to radioactive material inventory, personnel dosimetry, waste disposal, and radiation exposure monitoring.
• Investigate incidents involving radioactive material or radiation exposure and recommend corrective actions.
• Chair or support the university’s Radiation Safety Committee, including preparing meeting agendas, reports, and maintaining meeting records.
• Assist with licensing and authorization processes for research protocols involving radiation use.
• Coordinate radioactive waste management and disposal in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Advise Principal Investigators and laboratory personnel on safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Participate in emergency response planning and incident mitigation related to radiological hazards.
• Stay current with changes in regulations, technologies, and best practices in radiation safety.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of NRC and state radiation protection regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in maintaining detailed records and documentation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health physics, radiological sciences, nuclear engineering, environmental health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in radiation safety or health physics, preferably in a university, healthcare, or research setting.
• Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radiation-producing equipment.
• Prior experience in a regulatory compliance role is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in higher education
• Experience lab packing laboratory chemical waste

Work Schedule

The duration of this temporary position is 9 months. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, actual hours will vary based on needs. This role is anticipated to require approximately 4–5 hours per month, depending on workload and availability.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $150.00

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 16th, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.