Radioprotection Officer

Summary

The Radiation protection officer is responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation including dangerous goods transport. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulations by enforcing safety measures. Furthermore, they develop radiation protection plans, in particular for nuclear plants and facilities operated by the company or following our employees to our contract manufacturing partners. The geography scope is mainly in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote our clear mission statement: "Our top priority is the safety and health of our employees, with radioprotection as a fundamental part of our operations."
• Highlight how safety is integral to the company's success and every employee's well-being.
• Ensure compliance with national and international radiation safety regulations, guidelines, and standards established by regulatory agencies such as the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Maintain the company's source inventory, ensure compliance with the DSA reporting system (EMS), ensure compliance with the licenses obtained and maintenance of these including annual reports, etc.
• Stay updated on changes in radiation protection laws and regulations to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain radiation safety programs and policies tailored to the specific needs and activities of the organization or facility. Establish procedures for the safe handling, use, storage, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting devices.
• Conduct radiation risk assessments to evaluate potential radiation hazards, exposure pathways, and dose levels associated with various sources of ionizing radiation, including X-ray equipment, nuclear medicine procedures, industrial radiography, and radiation therapy treatments. Assess occupational radiation exposure, public radiation dose limits, and environmental impact assessments.
• As the expert, lead process assessments and evaluations of potential release of hazardous substances such as Radon gas. If found necessary, prepare and perform applications to authorities to obtain release permits that will safeguard ARTBIO's freedom to operate.
• Implement radiation monitoring and dosimetry programs to measure, record, and analyze radiation doses received by radiation workers, members of the public, and the environment. Use dosimeters, radiation detectors, and monitoring equipment to assess external and internal radiation exposure and ensure compliance with dose limits.
• Provide expertise in radiation shielding design and engineering to minimize radiation exposure and mitigate radiation hazards in facilities where radiation sources are used. Calculate shielding requirements, design protective barriers, and recommend shielding materials to reduce radiation levels to acceptable limits.
• Conduct radiation safety training programs for radiation workers, laboratory personnel, medical staff, and emergency responders to raise awareness of radiation hazards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures. Provide instruction on radiation safety principles, radiation protection measures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop emergency response plans and procedures for responding to radiation incidents, accidents, spills, or exposures. Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and simulations to prepare personnel for responding to radiation emergencies and implementing emergency decontamination procedures.
• Establish procedures for the safe handling, packaging, labeling, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste generated during radioactive material use, research activities, or medical procedures. Ensure compliance with waste management regulations and oversee the transfer of radioactive waste to authorized disposal facilities.
• Conduct radiation safety inspections, audits, and assessments to evaluate compliance with radiation safety protocols, equipment performance standards, and radiation control measures. Identify areas for improvement, corrective actions, and radiation safety enhancements based on inspection findings and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a radiation safety advisor and liaison to radiation protection committees, institutional review boards (IRBs), and safety oversight committees responsible for reviewing radiation-related research protocols, proposals, and experiments. Provide technical expertise and guidance on radiation safety issues and risk management strategies.
• Manage radiation monitoring programs, including personnel dosimetry services, environmental monitoring, area radiation surveys, and contamination monitoring of equipment, facilities, and work areas. Coordinate with external dosimetry services, radiation detection vendors, and calibration laboratories to ensure accurate and timely dose measurements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, logs, and documentation related to radiation safety activities, including radiation exposure records, dosimetry reports, inspection findings, training records, incident reports, and waste disposal documentation. Ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements and data retention policies.

About Us

ARTBIO is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company redefining cancer care by creating a new class of alpha radioligand therapies (ARTs). The unique ARTBIO approach selects the optimal alpha-precursor isotope (212Pb) and tumor-specific targets to create therapeutics with the potential for highest efficacy and safety. The company's AlphaDirect technology, a first-of-its-kind 212Pb isolation method, enables a distributed manufacturing approach for the reliable production and delivery of ARTs. ARTBIO is advancing multiple pipeline programs with lead program AB001 currently in first in human trials. ARTBIO is shaped by a long-standing scientific legacy with nearly a century of pioneering work in radiation therapy conducted at the University of Oslo and Norway's Radium Hospital. For more information, visit www.artbio.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

As an emerging, global biotech with locations in Boston, Massachusetts, Basel, Switzerland, London, England and Oslo, Norway, we take advantage of diverse scientific depth and insights which makes ARTBIO a unique place to work. We are driven by a desire to do better for cancer patients, lowering the burden of toleration and safety while at the same time raising the bar on clinical efficacy and duration.

EEO Statement

ARTBIO is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.