Cyclotron Engineer I

Sofie Co.
Romeoville, IL, United States
23 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $100,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Office Radio-Frequency Identification

Job description

  • Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedures when manufacturing schedule requires (will include night shifts; may include weekend shifts).
  • Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
  • Complete documentation related to cyclotron operations per work instructions, including preventative maintenance, repair, and audit logs.
  • Plan and execute accelerator maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
  • Perform diagnosis and repair on the following: Electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, deionized chilled water systems, high voltage, target, and high-power RF systems.
  • Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipment operation and status.
  • As a first-line support, maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility, including lead-shielded hot cells, manipulator arms, radiosynthesizers, etc.
  • With the Facility Manager, oversee the work of all third-party contractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
  • Perform radiation safety duties to SOFIE Radiation Compliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program standards to ensure compliance with all regulations under the Corporate and site RSO.
  • Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program as applicable, including participating in exception document reporting (e.g. deviations, corrective and preventative action plans, out-of-specifications, etc.)
  • Provide technical training and support to other employees,
  • Provide after-hours on-call support to the site as needed.
  • Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
  • All other duties as required.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of cyclotron experience or an Associate Degree in a Technical Discipline required.
  • Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry required.
  • Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level preferred.
  • Ability to understand detailed theory of operation for most accelerator systems preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings required.
  • Knowledge of radiation survey meters required.
  • Experience in diagnosis and repair of equipment failures required.
  • Experience with high voltage training preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures preferred.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions required.
  • Experience working with radioactive materials required.
  • Ability to climb ladder and stairs, work in protective clothing, operate in confined spaces (i.e. inside or underneath the cyclotron) and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. required.
  • Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation required.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to be detail-oriented, and dependability required.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Suite required.
  • Travel: up to 20%.

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