Cyclotron Engineer

Location: Upper East Side, NYC • Org Unit: CBIC Cores • Weekly Hours: 35 • Exemption Status: Exempt

About the role

Operates a cyclotron on a daily basis and provides hands-on assistance on problems relevant to the overall operation and maintenance at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center. This position reports to the Chief Radiochemist or a designate on the radiochemistry team regarding daily operations of the cyclotron including scheduling, and to the Imaging Center Director or a designate regarding physics and engineering issues related to the cyclotron.

Responsibilities

• Serves as cyclotron operator on a daily basis for production of radioisotopes used in human and pre-clinical studies of disease at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center.
• In collaboration with the operations staff, assists in the routine and preventive maintenance of the cyclotron.
• Assists in the preparation of documentation pursuant to regulatory requirements governing cyclotron operations.
• In collaboration with operations staff and support from the cyclotron vendor, assists in any modifications and replacement of parts necessary for reliable cyclotron operations.
• Maintains daily log of operations and/or maintenance of cyclotron radionuclide preparations.
• Coordinates with the radiochemistry team and Imaging Center administrator on a daily basis to ensure proper scheduling of production runs in support of research.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and spare parts for the cyclotron.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5 years of experience in cyclotron operation (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate workplace flexibility as part of a results-oriented work culture
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster smooth communications and teamwork among clinical research faculty, fellows, and staff

Pay

Salary range: $112,700 – $123,800