Radiation Safety Specialist

Position Summary 

The Radiation Safety Specialist establishes, operates and manages the radiation safety program at KAUST, including assessing potential exposures to radiation. He / She supports university staff, faculty, and students in the management of Campus HSE compliance. The scope may be extended to business partners and industry collaborators when deemed applicable. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Ensure regulatory compliance of radiation safety program with local regulations and international guidelines KAUST subscribes to. 

• Ensures a safe working research and educational environment with respect to the use of radiation for research at KAUST. 

• Establish Radiation Safety Program in accordance with regulatory requirements and KAUST operational needs. 

• Manage Radiation Safety Program to support undisrupted radiation research activities; obtaining all necessary licenses and permits. 

• Serves as the principal technical resource to departmental and campus management on matters relating to radiation safety. 

• Review and approve radioactive material purchase request orders. 

• Reviews research protocols and safety plans involving use of radiation. 

• Writes reports and other forms of scientific or technical documentation, including revising the University Radiation Safety Program, Manual, and other documents as appropriate. 

Competencies 

• Extensive knowledge of university research-related radiation safety standards and codes. 

• Skill in operation and maintenance of radiation monitoring and testing equipment. 

• Excellent verbal and written English skills. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific or public health field. 

• Membership in a relevant professional organization preferred. 

• KSA Radiation Protection Officer training preferred. 

Experience 

• Minimum six (6) years of professional experience including program development in radiation safety at universities or another research environment.