Radiation Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and designated Radiation Safety Officer for the Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory (IRL) in accordance with NRC and State regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce radiation protection standards, radiological controls, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical oversight for radioactive material handling, isotope production, contamination controls, and waste management.
• Lead and mentor radiation protection personnel to maintain a strong radiological safety culture.
• Perform complex radiological evaluations, including shielding analyses, dose assessments, and ALARA planning.
• Act as the primary technical interface with regulatory authorities during inspections, audits, and licensing activities.
• Lead investigations into radiological events and abnormal occurrences, including root cause analysis.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align safety strategies with facility objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiochemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in health physics or radiation safety within regulated nuclear or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing radiation protection programs in regulated radiological environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NRC regulations, ALARA practices, and contamination controls.
• Proven experience leading or supervising technical staff.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for interacting with regulators and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) designation.
• Experience supporting radioisotope production facilities, hot cell operations, or glovebox environments.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, or operational readiness activities.
• Experience interfacing directly with NRC inspectors or Agreement State regulators.
• Familiarity with radioactive material transportation and laboratory radiological controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($120,000 - $170,000) plus equity and bonuses.
• Flexible time off and flexible work hours.
• Comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution, HSA, and FSA.
• 401(k) and wellness credits.

About the Company

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. We are establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy.