Deputy RSO/RSO Opening

[Lisa Coronado <lcoronado@genetics.com>]

POSITION DESCRIPTION for
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER(RSO)/ DEPUTY
RSO 

REQUIREMENTS:
*	BS/MS in Radiological Health Physics. 
*	5 + years experience in a biomedical
research & development, hospital or academic
environment; willing to consider less years of
experience in lieu of higher education.
*	Must be familiar with operations and details
of a broad scope, diverse radiation safety
program involving the use of by-products
materials, NARM and radiation-producing devices.
*	Particular knowledge and experience in
preclinical (animal) research and nuclear
medicine-type applications, as well as
radiation-producing devices is a plus.
*	Must possess strong communication skills,
both oral and written, and present effective safety
training seminars.
*	Additional knowledge and experience in
other areas of Environmental Health and Safety
(biosafety and chemical safety) is highly desirable.
*	Must be willing to assume other
Environmental Health & Safety duties and
responsibilities beyond the radiation safety
program.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Manage and implement all aspects of the
company's radiation safety program in
accordance with licenses, permits and
Massachusetts Agreement State regulations.
*	Supervise radiation safety technicians.
*	Manage vendor relationships/contracts for
radioactive material purchases, personnel
dosimetry, supplies and radioactive waste.
*	Chair the Radiation Safety Committee.
*	Provide general and specialized radiation
safety training to research staff.


Genetics Institute, a subsidiary of American Home
Products, is a leading biopharmaceutical company
with a strong emphasis on discovery research,
preclinical product development and testing coupled
with clinical evaluation, and product manufacturing.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action Employer. 

The person selected for this position will work at both
the Cambridge and Andover, MA locations of
Genetics Institute. Letters of interest, with a resume
should be sent to:

Jack Geissert, Associate Director EHS
Genetics Institute, Inc., One Burtt Road,              
Andover, MA 01810
JGeissert@Genetics.com