Senior Cyclotron Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Romeoville, Illinois, United States SOFIE Full time
Cyclotron-Support Engineer II or III

Job Summary:

The Cyclotron-Support Engineer III is responsible for the safe and routine operation, maintenance, and repair of one or more particle accelerators in SOFIE's PET radiopharmacy. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedures, including night shifts and weekend shifts.
  • Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
  • Complete documentation related to cyclotron operations, including preventative maintenance, repair, and audit logs.
  • Plan and execute accelerator maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
  • Diagnose and repair 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.
  • Maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility, including lead-shielded hot cells, manipulator arms, radiosynthesizers, etc.
  • Oversee the work of third-party contractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
  • Perform radiation safety duties to SOFIE Radiation Compliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program standards.
  • Design and build equipment to improve operational reliability for cyclotron and isotope manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program.
  • Provide technical training and support to other employees.
  • Develop standardized operating procedures or work instructions for Cyclotron-Support Engineers on cyclotron, radiosynthesizer, hot cell, and manipulator arm use and maintenance.
  • Perform trend analysis and tracking of cyclotron performance data.
  • Provide after-hours on-call support to the site as needed.
  • Oversee the activities of the Junior Cyclotron-Support Engineer (if assigned).
  • Provide training for career path development to the Junior Cyclotron-Support Engineer (if assigned).
  • Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of cyclotron experience or an Associate Degree in a Technical Discipline required.
  • Experience on IBA cyclotron systems preferred.
  • Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry required.
  • Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair cyclotron RF system.
  • 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.
  • Cross trained on all cyclotron models within the Sofie network.
  • 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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