Laser Safety Officer

Om jobbet

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Your team

The General Safety Team is one of three teams in the Safety Group.

The team consists of five permanently hired experts who collectively manage fire safety, chemical safety, shell protection and security, work environment safety, and environmental safety at MAX IV. The team is now looking to employ an expert within laser safety.

As the laser safety engineer, you will complement the team's broad safety expertise with specialist knowledge in laser hazards, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. You will support engineers, researchers, and technical staff working with a wide range of laser systems across the facility, providing expert guidance on safe design, procurement, operation, and commissioning of laser-based equipment. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining a proactive and integrated safety culture at MAX IV.

Would you like to work at one of the brightest lightsources in the world?

MAX IV is looking for a laser safety engineer who will take the lead on ensuring the safe use of laser systems across a world-class research environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in laser safety, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment to support cutting-edge science and engineering teams working with diverse and advanced laser systems. You will play a central role in shaping laser safety practices from early design stages to implementation, ensuring adherence to international and Swedish laser safety standards. You will be supported by a strong network of engineers, researchers, and technical specialists who collaborate to develop safe, practical, and integrated solutions.

Your main work tasks will be

Be the main laser safety officer for MAX IV, which includes providing guidelines, trainings and management tools for laser safety implementation

Take the lead in assessing laser, UV and non-coherent light sources safety at MAX IV and implementing necessary measures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., AFS 2023:10, relevant sections of SS-EN 60825)

Implement and coordinate a laser safety working group

Be able to lead the risk assessments and the SRSs for the personnel safety system (PSS) for lasers to other stakeholders

Maintain and update the laser inventory that includes system classifications and compliance records

Perform and document regular laser safety audits across the facility in collaboration with other safety experts and functions at MAX IV

Provide guidance to engineering and research teams on integrating laser safety by design during early development phases

Be able to validate safety functionality for new or modified laser installations.

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications

A minimum of five years of practical experience working with optics and/or lasers and laser safety in industrial or scientific environments

A good command of English, both written and spoken

Demonstrated ability to manage laser safety, including classification, risk assessment and compliance

Solid understanding of relevant safety standards, such as the IEC 60825 series

Interest and ability to increase the knowledge on safety aspects which may be necessary in future projects with laser, UV and non-coherent light sources

Understanding safety documentation workflow from concept to validation.

Below are seen as merits

A M.Sc. degree in physics, engineering physics, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline

Knowledge and experience with the Swedish regulatory framework for laser safety

Experience in project management, including coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines

Experience in handling UV and the non-coherent light sources safety

Experience working in large-scale scientific or industrial facilities

Practical understanding of risk assessment tools and software

Experience in developing technical documentation, safety procedures, and audit reports

Experience with automation technology

Experience with machine safety and/or process safety systems

Good command of Swedish.

As a person you are proactive and confident in working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You are comfortable taking full ownership of laser safety at the facility and enjoy supporting colleagues with clear, constructive guidance. You communicate effectively, build trust across functions, and bring a structured, quality-conscious approach to your work. You are detail-oriented, risk-aware, and motivated by maintaining a safe environment for cutting-edge scientific research.

What we offer

When you join our MAX IV team, you step into a world of front edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting scientist from all over the world, generating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development with respect for a healthy work-life balance.

Would you like to work in a challenging and supporting environment? Then join us and take the opportunity to make a real difference!

Probationary period may apply.

MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research infrastructure hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden and abroad, with intense x-rays and state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Its 16 beamlines receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-rays.

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