Cyclotron-Support Engineer II or III
Title | Cyclotron-Support Engineer II or III (Depending on experience)
Location | Somerset, NJ / Romeoville, Il
Department | Technical Services
Reports To | Field Service Engineer/Regional Service Manager
Overview
The Cyclotron-Support Engineer III is accountable for the safe and routine operation, maintenance, and repair of one or more particle accelerators in SOFIE's PET radiopharmacy, which manufactures PET diagnostics under 21 CFR 212 guidelines. Additionally, the Cyclotron-Support Engineer III is responsibility for first-line troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment associated with manufacturing, including manipulator arms, lead shielded hot cells, radiosynthesizers, etc. The individual should be capable of independent decision-making abilities for most cyclotron and facility situations and will be called upon to troubleshoot non-routine manufacturing concerns. IBA experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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 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,
* 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.
* All other duties as required.
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%.
