Cyclotron Engineer

Calyx; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Dental insurance (optional)

Cycle to Work

Company pension (5% match)

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Season ticket loans

On-site parking

Job summary

Calyx in London is seeking a Cyclotron Engineer to join a small, specialist team at the West London clinical imaging centre. You will support the maintenance and operation of two Siemens RDS Eclipse cyclotrons, enabling production of 11C and 18F isotopes for TR and DPS studies.

The role requires significant autonomy, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, on‑call support, safety, and continuous improvement. Night shifts on a rotating basis are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics or mechanical engineering or related technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in PET cyclotron operation and maintenance.
• Fluency in English and strong safety compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cyclotron Operations and associated systems maintenance.
• Provide on‑call and out‑of‑hours engineering support.
• Maintain cyclotrons and supporting systems (ACS and RNDS).
• Deliver reliable cyclotron operations including training and parts inventory management.
• Operate and maintain RNDS and the Air Compressing Station at the clinical imaging centre.

Skills

Cyclotron physics

Radionuclide production

Communication skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Degree in electronics or mechanical engineering

Job description

What can we offer you?

Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:

YOURSELF

• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more)

HEALTH

• Private Healthcare
• Optional dental insurance, health assessments and health cash plans
• Cycle to Work scheme

WEALTH

• Company Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Life assurance
• Annual staff bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a Cyclotron Engineer to join the small, specialist team based at our state-of-the-art clinical imaging centre in Hammersmith, West London.

In this role you’ll support the maintenance and operation of the two on site cyclotrons vital in enabling the production of the short lived 11C and 18F isotopes essential in supporting our TR and DPS studies.

An experienced professional, you’ll enjoy significant autonomy, drawing upon your expertise to make informed inputs and exercise sound judgement which inspires confidence amongst your colleagues and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Management of Cyclotron Operations and Associated Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Provide Risk Management & Failure Prevention
• Provide On‑Call and Out‑of‑Hours Engineering Support
• Maintain Cyclotrons and Supporting Systems (ACS and RNDS)
• Delivers reliable Cyclotron Operations including training, repair, and maintenance (including management of repair parts inventory) of the two Siemens RDS Eclipse cyclotrons.
• Operate and maintain Radionuclide Delivery System (RNDS) and the Air Compressing Station (ACS) based at the clinical imaging center.
• High‑vacuum systems (leak detection, pumps, gauges)
• RF systems and high‑voltage power supplies
• Mechanical maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting.

Radiation Protection & Compliance

• Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Adherence
• Support Continuous Improvement and Technical Development
• Radiation protection, monitoring, and ALARP principles

Documentation & Quality

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining a list and inventory of Cyclotron spare parts.
• Documentation control of all cyclotron vault area SOP’s ensuring accurate records of both environmental data and equipment condition are kept.

Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills)

• Excellent understanding of cyclotron physics and charged‑particle acceleration principles.
• Good understanding of radionuclide production pathways and targetry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proactively participates in skills improvement training and encourages their teams to participate.
• Ability to coach others to succeed in enhancing individual and professional development. Sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise to others.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

• A minimum of a degree (or equivalent) in electronics and/or mechanical engineering or related technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in PET cyclotron operation and maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of working with radioactive materials is essential.
• Understanding and adherence to safety rules
• English: Fluent.

Practical Considerations

• The role covers night shift operation on a rotating basis and provides out-of-hours on-call engineering support for Cyclotron Operators.
• Complimentary allocated parking provided on-site