About the job
We appreciate your interest in joining Oklo! We are on the lookout for a dedicated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to enhance our team.
This position is based in the Austin, Texas area and requires over 50% travel.
Position Overview
Atomic Alchemy, a subsidiary of Oklo, is pioneering scalable radioisotope production in the U. S., focused on creating vital isotopes for healthcare, industrial applications, research, and defense. In May 2025, executive orders were issued directing the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) to spearhead the American nuclear renaissance. The DOE's Reactor Pilot Program (RPP) aims to demonstrate at least three advanced reactors reaching criticality by July 4, 2026. In August 2025, Atomic Alchemy was selected for an RPP project to establish a pilot radioisotope production facility.
As the Radiation Safety Officer, you will act as the technical authority for radiation protection within our facilities. This role is tailored for an experienced Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or a similarly qualified radiation protection expert, equipped with substantial judgment and the capability to lead an established radiation safety program.
The RSO will oversee the Radiation Protection Program, employing informed, technically sound decision-making in an operational nuclear setting. The position merges strategic program oversight with practical engagement, significantly influencing facility operations, licensing processes, and the overall safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the appointed Radiation Safety Officer with complete technical authority and responsibility for the facility's Radiation Protection Program, complying with regulatory and state requirements.
- Establish, uphold, and enforce radiation protection standards, programs, and procedures grounded in sound health physics principles.
- Provide expert technical guidance for reactor operations, radioactive materials management, waste handling, and transportation activities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of radiation safety technicians, fostering professional standards and a robust safety culture.
- Conduct and supervise complex radiological assessments, including shielding analyses, dose evaluations, contamination control strategies, and ALARA planning.
- Incorporate radiation protection considerations into facility modifications, new system implementations, procedural changes, and operational readiness initiatives.
