Radiation Safety Lead/RSO
Radiation Safety Lead/RSO
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$ 114100 - 211900
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Job Description Summary
At Advanced Accelerator Applications a Novartis company we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients. We are seeking an experienced Health Safety and Environmental professional with previous ownership of radiation safety programs to help us reach our ambitious goals.As the Radiation Safety Lead you will be responsible for all compliance activities related to Radiation Safety and for implementing programs to accomplish Novartis and local regulations and policies while supporting the launch of our stateoftheart Isotope Manufacturing site.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Site Radiation Safety subject matter expert and work with operations and technical teams to ensure the safe handling of radioactive materials from raw materials to finished products and waste disposal.
- Manage the implementation and execution of the Radiation Safety roadmap defined by Novartis working closely with all functions within the site and the broader Novartis organization.
- Develop implement and maintain Radiation Safety Programs at site to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.
- Oversee radiation exposure of personnel ensuring adherence to ALARA principles (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
- Investigate incidents involving radiation exposure including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure that environmental program for radiation waste is maintained according to the EPA/NRC regulations.
- Act as the RSO on the license and as the primary contact with federal state and local regulatory agencies including the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) EPA and DOT.
- Ensure compliance with license requirements for radioactive materials and radiationproducing equipment. Prepare compliance reports and update the license as necessary.
- Ensure that all personnel are appropriately trained by coordinating and/or delivering radiation safety training programs.
- Conduct routine inspections of facilities instrumentation and operations to ensure compliance with radiation safety standards.
- Ensure that radiation detection equipment is adequately maintained and calibrated
- Develop and implement emergency response procedures related to radiation incidents including spills overexposure events and equipment malfunctions.
- Respond to radiationrelated emergencies and coordinate teams and resources as appropriate.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in industrial hygiene health and safety engineering or related field or a minimum of 4 additional years of relevant experience.
- 5 years of relevant experience in a Health and Safety role including at least 2 years of Radiation Safety experience.
- Experience building an injury and errorfree culture with advanced knowledge of multiple US compliance areas (EPA OSHA NRC etc.) is required.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in a cGMP environment
- Certification or training in radiation safety
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $114100 and $211900 per year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a signon bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$114100.00 $211900.00Skills Desired
Change Control Energy Conservation Environment Environmental Risk Assessment Health And Safety (Ehs) Hse Management Systems Knowledge Of Capas Knowledge Of Gmp Including Gdp Leadership Management Systems Occupational Hygiene Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Training Workplace Safety StandardsEmployment Type
Full-Time
