Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Oklo · Idaho Falls, ID
Est. total comp~$170K–$253KFrom the posting
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to join our team.
This position will be on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Position Description
Oklo Isotopes is building scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities in facilities dedicated to producing essential isotopes for healthcare, space, industry, research, and defense applications. In February 2026, Oklo’s Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory (IRL) located in Idaho Falls received its Material Possession License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take a leading role in the manufacturing and distribution of beneficial radioisotopes in the U.S.
We are seeking a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to serve as the technical authority for radiation protection activities at the IRL. This role is designed for an experienced Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or an equivalently seasoned radiation protection professional who brings strong technical judgment, operational leadership, and deep expertise in radiation safety program implementation.
The Radiation Safety Officer owns the Radiation Protection Program for IRL and is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient radiological operations in support of isotope production, laboratory operations, radioactive material handling, and facility readiness activities. …
Job inventory
Required 4 items
10y
Education: Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or a related field
Experience: 10+ years of experience in health physics, radiation safety, or radiological operations
Skills and tools: Root cause analysis
Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)
Preferred 1 item
Certifications and licenses: Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
Also in the posting: on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho; drug screening
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