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Laser Safety Specialist (6279)

Redmond, WA – Onsite

Laser Safety Specialist – Global EHS

itD is seeking a Laser Safety Specialist to support global EHS initiatives by ensuring laser and radiation safety compliance across research and product environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong Laser Safety Officer (LSO) experience, expertise in ANSI Z136.1, and hands-on experience with laser and radiation safety programs, including laboratory inspections, hazard analysis, laser exposure calculations, equipment evaluations, and X-ray safety.

Location: Redmond, WA – Onsite
Primary Lab Coverage: Sunnyvale, Burlingame, and Fremont, CA; travel to Redmond, WA and other locations as needed
Travel: Required as needed

Pay Rate: $40–$46 per hour, depending on experience.
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Audit laboratories for laser and radiation safety compliance and identify potential hazards or gaps.
  • Analyze safety hazards and assist with developing requirements for hardware containing hazardous elements such as lasers, LEDs, and X-ray sources.
  • Implement laser and optical safety standards, including ANSI Z136.1 and applicable FDA/CDRH and IEC standards.
  • Conduct laser and LED power, spectral, and temporal measurements and perform exposure calculations to evaluate safety risks.
  • Create, review, and approve laser and optical hazard-related SOPs, procedures, and safety documentation.
  • Review work performed by external laser service technicians and support corrective action development and communication with stakeholders.
  • Support radiation safety activities, including X-ray leakage surveys, training and procedure audits, equipment testing, and compliance with applicable California requirements.

Internal Responsibilities

  • Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
  • Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
  • Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
  • Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
  • Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
  • Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • 5+ years of experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
  • Strong proficiency with ANSI Z136.1 – The American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers.
  • Experience supporting laser safety programs, including laboratory inspections, hazard assessments, and establishing appropriate area controls.
  • Experience with safety investigations, failure analysis, field testing, reliability, or a related technical/engineering function.
  • Familiarity with multiple radiation sources, including X-ray generating machines, lasers, and LEDs.
  • Experience performing or supporting laser exposure calculations and measurements.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across research and product environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent direct LSO/RSO experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience working as both an LSO and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
  • Proficiency with FDA/CDRH FLPPS, IEC 60825-1, and IEC 62471-1.
  • Strong understanding of laser calculations, including MPE, NOHD, and NHZ, for various laser types and configurations.
  • Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) credential from the Board of Laser Safety.
  • Experience working in a hardware research or production environment.
  • Experience supporting additional EHS programs such as LOTO, laboratory safety, chemical safety, electrical safety, or machine guarding.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams through timely, accurate, and effective technical analysis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or a related discipline required, or equivalent direct experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO

Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at recruiting@itdtech.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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