Harvard University

Harvard University

Health Physicist

Cambridge, MA, United States · Full-time

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About the role

  • Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
  • Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
  • Join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team at Harvard University and help champion a culture of safety across research facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Must have sufficient mobility, dexterity, and endurance to perform emergency response activities and field visits
  • Strong working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing radiation use (MDPH, NRC, DOT, OSHA, and EPA).
  • High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS, and the ability to use web-based EHS systems/databases and mobile technology for field work.

Nice to have

  • Must obtain and maintain DOT Hazmat Shipper qualification as required for the role.
  • Progress demonstrated towards obtaining CLSO preferred

Skills

  • Master of Science in Health Physics or a closely related field.
  • Progress toward obtaining Certified Health Physicist (CHP) and/or Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) certification.
  • Experience performing laser hazard assessments in accordance with ANSI Z136.1 (current edition).
  • Technology Skills Requirements
  • Proficiency and experience with full Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and presentation software required.
  • Intermediate Excel skills and working knowledge of Windows operating system are required.
  • Must have familiarity with email, voice mail, and be able to quickly adapt to emergency response procedures and protocols.
  • Special Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of regulations and best practices for academic radioactive material and radiation generating device use required.
  • Driver's license with some local travel may be periodically required.
  • Certificates and Licenses:
  • Progress demonstrated towards obtaining CHP preferred

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We are looking for an engaging, service-oriented professional who can communicate effectively across all levels of the University.
  • As a cross-trained EHS staff member, carry a mobile phone and respond to emergencies during non-business hours as part of the rotation.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This listing is sourced directly from Harvard University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.