Radiation Safety Officer
Nusano
| Company | Nusano |
| Category | Safety & Environment |
| Location | West Valley City |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 26 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
Position Summary:
Nusano is redefining the production and supply of isotopes to support precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and national security needs. Through proprietary accelerator‑driven production platforms and integrated nuclear chemistry capabilities, Nusano is building a next‑generation isotope supply ecosystem that emphasizes reliability, safety, and innovation.
The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) will be responsible for ensuring overall radiological safety in all aspects of facility operations with radiation machines and radioactive materials. To that end, the RSO will ensure full compliance with the applicable State License, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Based at our campus in West Valley City, UT, the RSO will also be responsible for ensuring the Nusano operating conditions maintain compliance with the conditions of our license or violate Local, State, or Federal regulatory requirements. These duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring that all personnel radiation exposures are ALARA and are in compliance with the requirements of Title R313. The RSO will also supervise employees & consultants who carry out work in relation to radiation safety, training and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do:
- Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the company with radioactive materials and radiation machines, ensuring compliance with the company, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations which includes working effectively with various staff groups including LINAC operators, target handling, radiochemistry, quality control, packaging & shipping/receiving and radioactive waste management.
- Interprets new and existing regulations, advises management on technical and regulatory issues regarding the strategic direction of the radiation safety program and applies strategic measures as appropriate, especially for ALARA related matters.
- Manages & develops programs of critical importance to compliance and radiation safety; supervises radiation safety trained staff in the development and implementation of new programs and procedures, as well as the coordination and administration of existing operations within the radiation safety program.
- Prepares reports and other trainings of scientific or technical nature, including publishing and maintaining the Company Radiation Safety Manual and SOP's as appropriate. Perform annual audits of the Radiation Safety Program as required by Title R313.
- Responds to radiation safety emergencies and prepares and submits required reports.
- Reviews and approves requests for Work Authorizations and Radiation Work Permits.
- Manages the radiation safety training program to ensure that only authorized, qualified individuals work with radiation.
- Manages the personnel dosimetry program to limit radiation exposure to radiation users and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory exposure limits. Compiles quarterly and annual reports of occupational exposures to radiation while maintaining the HIPAA restrictions regarding employee identification security. Investigate and report on any instances where radiation exposure exceeded company administrative dose limits and regulatory dose limits as required by Title R313.
- Supervise radiation safety personnel, which includes work allocation, training, reviews and promotions, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
- May propose and create new programs in the area of radiation safety including research of regulations, process development, development of SOPs and implementation.
- Participates in the development and management of annual operating budgets for the department; prioritizes and tracks departmen