Radiation Protection Officer and Dangerous Goods

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Job Description:

Together, we are Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics. As the clinical and advanced therapy part of UPS Healthcare, we reach patients faster, with greater scalability and access to new pathways throughout the supply chain. With our One UPS advantage and comprehensive service portfolio, including Polar Speed's in-network pharmacies, we are optimally positioned to keep our clients competitive in an increasingly complex market.

Position Summary

The Dangerous Goods & Radiation Protection Officer (RPO/RSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s dangerous goods and radiation safety programs across global logistics operations. This role ensures full regulatory compliance for the transport, handling, and temporary storage of hazardous materials, including radiopharmaceuticals, within a 3PL and time-critical courier environment.

The position serves as the internal subject-matter expert, supporting daily operations, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance across air, ground, and international shipments. The role is critical to maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient movement of clinical trial materials, commercial pharmaceuticals, and radioactive shipments.

Key Responsibilities

Dangerous Goods Program Management

• Direct and oversee the company’s dangerous goods compliance program across all transport modes (air, ground, and international).

• Enforce adherence to applicable regulations, such as those on dangerous goods by air (IATA DGR), by air transport authorities (ICAO Technical Instructions), by sea (IMDG Code), and by the U.S. Department of Transportation (49 CFR).

• Design, refine, and enforce SOPs, work instructions, and operational controls for the handling and transport of dangerous goods.

• Deliver technical guidance on classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation requirements.

• Authorize and verify dangerous goods shipments to confirm compliance before transport.

• Guide time-critical logistics operations with immediate compliance direction.

Radiation Protection Program

• Serve as the designated Radiation Protection Officer / Radiation Safety Officer for the organization.

• Design and sustain a radiation protection program that meets regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• Ensure safe handling, transport, and temporary storage of radiopharmaceuticals and other Class 7 materials.

• Supervise radiation safety procedures, such as receiving packages, confirming survey results, and tracking exposure levels.

• Keep records of radiation exposure and ensure they comply with regulatory dose limits, following the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize exposure.

• Lead responses to radiation-related incidents, investigate them, and implement corrective actions.

Operational Oversight & Support

• Deliver hands-on support to operations teams managing dangerous goods and radiopharmaceutical shipments.

• Define and apply acceptance criteria for incoming shipments from clients and shippers.

• Coordinate shipment planning, routing, and contingency management for sensitive, time-critical materials.

• Partner with warehouse, transport, and customer service teams to enforce compliance throughout the shipment lifecycle.

• Facilitate onboarding for new clients by reviewing product types, shipping profiles, and compliance needs.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

• Maintain all required licenses, registrations, and permits for hazardous and radioactive materials.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, and audits.

• Execute internal audits, facility inspections, and compliance assessments.

• Uphold accurate documentation, maintain detailed records, and submit required reports to authorities.

• Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective and prevent