Compliance Specialist V

Job Description

Job Description

Title:  Compliance Specialist V
Location: Redmond,WA (Onsite)
Duration: 22W, 4D
Compensation: $51 - $71/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist V to support laser and radiation safety programs across research, laboratory, and product development environments. This role will focus on lab inspections, hazard evaluations, equipment reviews, safety calculations and measurements, procedure development, and compliance activities involving lasers, LEDs, X-ray generating devices, and other radiation sources. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on laser safety experience, knowledge of applicable industry standards, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and research teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Audit laboratories for laser and radiation safety compliance.

• Evaluate safety hazards and support the development of requirements for hardware containing lasers, LEDs, X-ray sources, and other hazardous elements.

• Apply laser and optical safety standards, including ANSI Z136.1, FDA/CDRH FLPPS, IEC 60825-1, and IEC 62471.

• Create, review, and approve laser and optical safety SOPs and related procedures.

• Review work performed by external laser service technicians.

• Identify safety issues, develop corrective actions, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.

• Conduct power, spectral, and temporal measurements for laser and LED sources.

• Perform laser hazard calculations, including MPE, NOHD, and NHZ assessments.

• Support radiation safety activities involving X-ray generating equipment, including leakage surveys and compliance reviews.

• Perform testing to simulate faults and validate equipment design and optical safety.

• Support safety investigations, failure analysis, and technical evaluations.

• Establish appropriate engineering and administrative controls for employees working with or around lasers and radiation sources.

• Work with research, engineering, and product teams to develop procedures that meet applicable safety requirements.

• Support additional EHS programs as needed, including LOTO, laboratory safety, chemical safety, electrical safety, and machine guarding.

• Travel between local laboratory locations and to other sites as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent direct experience as a Laser Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Officer.

• Hands-on Laser Safety Officer (LSO) experience .

• Strong working knowledge of ANSI Z136.1 – American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers .

• Experience with multiple radiation and optical sources, including lasers, LEDs, and X-ray generating equipment.

• Experience conducting safety investigations, development-related evaluations, failure analysis, reliability testing, field testing, or similar technical engineering activities.

• Ability to evaluate laser and optical hazards and establish appropriate safety controls.

• Experience working in laboratory, technical, engineering, or hardware development environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and apply critical and creative thinking in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as both a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

• Experience in hardware research, product development, or production environments.

• Proficiency with FDA/CDRH FLPPS, IEC 60825-1, and IEC 62471.

• Strong understanding of laser safety calculations, including MPE, NOHD, and NHZ for various laser types and configurations.

• Experience performing laser power, spectral, and temporal measurements.

• Experience with X-ray leakage surveys and radiation safety protocols.

• Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) certification from the Board of Laser Safety.

• Experience influencing cross-functional teams through technical analysis, recommendations, and corrective action planning.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

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