Laser Safety Specialist (6279)

Laser Safety Specialist Global EHS

itD is seeking a Laser Safety Specialist to support global EHS initiatives by ensuring laser and radiation safety compliance across research and product environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong Laser Safety Officer (LSO) experience expertise in ANSI Z136.1 and hands-on experience with laser and radiation safety programs including laboratory inspections hazard analysis laser exposure calculations equipment evaluations and X-ray safety.

Location: Redmond WA Onsite
Primary Lab Coverage: Sunnyvale Burlingame and Fremont CA; travel to Redmond WA and other locations as needed
Travel: Required as needed

Pay Rate: $40$46 per hour depending on experience.
We provide comprehensive medical benefits a 401k plan paid holidays and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Audit laboratories for laser and radiation safety compliance and identify potential hazards or gaps.
• Analyze safety hazards and assist with developing requirements for hardware containing hazardous elements such as lasers LEDs and X-ray sources.
• Implement laser and optical safety standards including ANSI Z136.1 and applicable FDA/CDRH and IEC standards.
• Conduct laser and LED power spectral and temporal measurements and perform exposure calculations to evaluate safety risks.
• Create review and approve laser and optical hazard-related SOPs procedures and safety documentation.
• Review work performed by external laser service technicians and support corrective action development and communication with stakeholders.
• Support radiation safety activities including X-ray leakage surveys training and procedure audits equipment testing and compliance with applicable California requirements.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5 years of experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Strong proficiency with ANSI Z136.1 The American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers.
• Experience supporting laser safety programs including laboratory inspections hazard assessments and establishing appropriate area controls.
• Experience with safety investigations failure analysis field testing reliability or a related technical/engineering function.
• Familiarity with multiple radiation sources including X-ray generating machines lasers and LEDs.
• Experience performing or supporting laser exposure calculations and measurements.
• Strong communication technical writing reporting and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across research and product environments.
• Bachelors degree in Physics Optical Sciences Engineering Health Physics Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Physics or a related discipline or equivalent direct LSO/RSO experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working as both an LSO and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Proficiency with FDA/CDRH FLPPS IEC 60825-1 and IEC 62471-1.
• Strong understanding of laser calculations including MPE NOHD and NHZ for various laser types and configurations.
• Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) credential from the Board of Laser Safety.
• Experience working in a hardware research or production environment.
• Experience supporting additional EHS programs such as LOTO laboratory safety chemical safety electrical safety or machine guarding.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams through timely accurate and effective technical analysis.

Education

Bachelors degree in Physics Optical Sciences Engineering Health Physics Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Physics or a related discipline required or equivalent direct experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO

Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity innovation and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day we challenge ourselves to be considerate fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction on every project for every client. Youll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means youll be part of our global community you have a say about your own career journey and youll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical dental vision life insurance paid holidays 401K matching networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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