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Radiation Safety Officer

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026

Assistant Director, Radiation and Laser Safety (Radiation Safety Officer) Nashville, TN

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Position Overview

Vanderbilt University is seeking a strategic and visionary Assistant Director of Radiation and Laser Safety (RLS) to serve as the university’s RSO. This leadership role is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive safety program that protects our research community, the environment, and university property

You will drive the transition of clinical and research safety activities and ensure the university remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance and innovative safety informatics


Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the university’s Radiation Safety Officer

Act as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local agencies

Oversee the integration of VUMC’s Office of Clinical and Research Safety activities

Design and lead high-impact employee training programs

Oversee rigorous RLS audits and inspections, developing and executing robust remediation plans when necessary

Represent the department on the Radiation Safety Committee, Workplace Safety Committee, and Emergency Management Operations


Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in Health Physics, Environmental Health, or a related scientific field

Must be a Certified CHP or a NRRPT

8 years of progressive leadership experience in Radiation Safety management

Unrestricted authorization to work in the US and ability to commute to the Nashville, TN


Preferred Qualifications

12 years of experience in Radiation Safety management, preferably within a complex research or academic medical environment


Why Join Vanderbilt?

In this role, you aren’t just monitoring compliance, you are protecting the people who are solving the world’s most complex problems


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