Job Title: Cyclotron Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt
Position Type: Part/Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary - Hourly
Hours: Hours may vary based on operational needs, including overnight shifts, weekends and being on call
Reports To: Regional Service & Engineering Manager
Role Summary:The Cyclotron Engineer will play an essential role in PET site operations through routine maintenance of the PET site's equipment with primary focus on cyclotron support.
Job Responsibilities and Duties: - Maintains a favorable working relationship with coworkers to promote a cooperative working climate conductive to maximum productivity, efficiency and effectiveness
- Works with radioactive materials and follows all applicable procedures and regulations for maintaining ALARA practices
- Ensures completion of required equipment, maintenance and calibration
- Brings to Quality and operations manager's attention any product or component release problems and awaits management resolution if required
- Documents, investigates and reviews any out of specification (OOS) or deviations as part of GMP compliance as it relates to engineering tasks
- Coordinates with Facility Manager to schedule annual and additional preventive maintenance and associated production downtime
- Follows good documentation practices all the time when documenting QA documents
- Adheres to Company policies and procedures at all times
- Liaises with Quality Manager to ensure any issues are addressed in a timely manner
- Completes all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
- Ensures safe work procedures and wears all required PPE Promptly reports all injuries and unsafe conditions
- Supervises and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of the P.E.T. cyclotron
- Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of P.E.T. isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, including FOG
- Maintenance of all required documents and records
- During the Installation/ Commissioning phase of the equipment:
- Participate in the installation of equipment
- Technical responsibility over the Cyclotron subsystem
- Participate in commissioning activities of the entire subsystem
- During the Operations/ Maintenance phase:
- Operation of the cyclotron according to proper operating procedures
- Performs routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron
- Maintains essential parts on site for cyclotron, manipulator arms and chemistry modules
- Ensures completion of documentation related to cyclotron operations
- Performs diagnosis and repair on the following: Electronic equipment, programmable logic controllers, power supplies, high voltage and high-power RF systems
- Provides after-hours on-call support, requires working nights, weekends, and some holidays for maintenance and emergency support
- Maintains and troubleshoot automated chemistry processing equipment
- Designs and builds equipment to improve diagnostic and repair capabilities and implement reliability improvements for cyclotron and isotope manufacturing
- Designs, develops and builds radioisotope production and chemical processing equipment
- Assures compliance with all procedures, regulations, organizations, etc.
- Participates in department technical training
- Trend analysis and tracking of production systems performance data
- Provides cyclotron operation coverage when required by the schedule
- Perform routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance of general laboratory equipment
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements / Skills / Education:- Completion of manufacturer's applications training course for the cyclotron and chemistry modules.
- Experience in PET manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing (FDA and GMP regulated), nuclear pharmacy, chemistry training or comparable laboratory background preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in science preferred or technical degree, electronics military training or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of cGMP and NRC regulations preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on effective communication and proven ability to interact effectively with stakeholders in a diverse population at all levels
- Computer proficient, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment and a high volume of work
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs
- Authorized user of radioactive material required
- Knowledge of aseptic technique
Physical and Intellectual Requirements: - A mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift between 16 to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching and kneeling
- Ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- May require travel up to 25%
Come join our winning team and begin a fulfilling career with us by applying today.
Benefits Include: 401(k) retirement benefit program
Medical
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
