Radioprotection Officer

Responsibilities

• Support and promote our clear mission statement: "Our top priority is the safety and health of our employees, with radioprotection as a fundamental part of our operations."
• Highlight how safety is integral to the company’s success and every employee’s well-being.
• Ensure compliance with national and international radiation safety regulations, guidelines, and standards established by regulatory agencies such as the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Maintain the company’s source inventory, ensure compliance with the DSA reporting system (EMS), ensure compliance with the licenses obtained and maintenance of these including annual reports, etc.
• Stay updated on changes in radiation protection laws and regulations to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain radiation safety programs and policies tailored to the specific needs and activities of the organization or facility. Establish procedures for the safe handling, use, storage, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting devices.
• Conduct radiation risk assessments to evaluate potential radiation hazards, exposure pathways, and dose levels associated with various sources of ionizing radiation, including X-ray equipment, nuclear medicine procedures, industrial radiography, and radiation therapy treatments. Assess occupational radiation exposure, public radiation dose limits, and environmental impact assessments.
• As the expert, lead process assessments and evaluations of potential release of hazardous substances such as Radon gas. If found necessary, prepare and perform applications to authorities to obtain release permits that will safeguard ARTBIO’s freedom to operate.
• Implement radiation monitoring and dosimetry programs to measure, record, and analyze radiation doses received by radiation workers, members of the public, and the environment. Use dosimeters, radiation detectors, and monitoring equipment to assess external and internal radiation exposure and ensure compliance with dose limits.
• Provide expertise in radiation shielding design and engineering to minimize radiation exposure and mitigate radiation hazards in facilities where radiation sources are used. Calculate shielding requirements, design protective barriers, and recommend shielding materials to reduce radiation levels to acceptable limits.
• Conduct radiation safety training programs for radiation workers, laboratory personnel, medical staff, and emergency responders to raise awareness of radiation hazards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures. Provide instruction on radiation safety principles, radiation protection measures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop emergency response plans and procedures for responding to radiation incidents, accidents, spills, or exposures. Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and simulations to prepare personnel for responding to radiation emergencies and implementing emergency decontamination procedures.
• Establish procedures for the safe handling, packaging, labeling, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste generated during radioactive material use, research activities, or medical procedures. Ensure compliance with waste management regulations and oversee the transfer of radioactive waste to authorized disposal facilities.
• Conduct radiation safety inspections, audits, and assessments to evaluate compliance with radiation safety protocols, equipment performance standards, and radiation control measures. Identify areas for improvement, corrective actions, and radiation safety enhancements based on inspection findings and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a radiation safety advisor and liaison to radiation protection committees, institutional review boards (IRBs), and safety oversight committees responsible for reviewing radiation-related research protocols, proposals, and experiments. Provide technical expertise and guidance on radiation safety issues and risk management strategies.
• Manage radiation monitoring programs, including personnel dosimetry services, environmental monitoring, area radiation surveys, and contamination monitoring of equipment, facilities, and work areas. Coordinate with external dosimetry services, radiation detection vendors, and calibration laboratories to ensure accurate and timely dose measurements.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, logs, and documentation related to radiation safety activities, including radiation exposure records, dosimetry reports, inspection findings, training records, incident reports, and waste disposal documentation. Ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements and data retention policies.