Machine Operator (Cyclotron Operator)

Perceptive Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated professional to operate and maintain advanced cyclotron systems. This role involves supporting scientific teams, managing raw materials, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing life-changing treatments in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Your contributions will directly impact the development of new therapies, enhancing the lives of patients worldwide. If you are passionate about science and technology, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant difference.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Optional dental insurance

Health assessments

Health cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related technology.
• Good understanding of GMP; prior experience in a GMP environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the cyclotrons and associated systems during shifts.
• Support scientific staff with routine laboratory tasks.
• Manage raw materials and participate in lab support activities.

Skills

Electronics

Mechanical Engineering

GMP Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Internet Applications

Education

Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:

YOURSELF

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

HEALTH

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

Season ticket loans

Job Purpose:

Operate and maintain the cyclotrons and associated systems.

Support scientific staff with routine laboratory tasks.

Assist the clinical and pre-clinical team during daily activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

Routinely operate and maintain the two cyclotrons and associated systems during day and night shifts.

Maintain the Energy Centre, Workshop, and Cyclotron laboratories.

Manage raw materials throughout their lifecycle on the London site.

Participate in various lab support activities.

Specific Activities:

Initialize and operate cyclotrons daily.

Support the cyclotron RNDS sanitisation regime.

Diagnose faults on cyclotrons.

Operate the ACS system.

Ensure the Energy Centre Gas storage area is maintained and stocked.

Maintain accurate records of environmental data and equipment condition, and support documentation control in the cyclotron vault area.

Support the operation of radioactive material delivery to external customers.

Perform maintenance and repairs as needed.

Manage raw materials, including ordering, receipt, QC testing, disposal, and documentation for release and archiving.

Participate in laboratory support activities such as glassware cleaning, waste management, liquid nitrogen delivery, equipment checks, and PPE inventory management.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum of a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related technology.

Good understanding of GMP; prior experience in a GMP environment is desirable.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, and email applications.

At Perceptive, we enable the world’s pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations to rapidly discover and advance life-changing treatments.

Our global team provides scientific and technological expertise, operational experience, and end-to-end solutions to support the research community in developing new therapies. Join us to make a difference.

Serving Science

Your work at Perceptive will help bring lifesaving and life-improving options to patients worldwide. Join our team and help serve science to improve people's lives.

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