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.
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