Cyclotron Engineer

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,700 - 123,800; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine on the Upper East Side seeks a Cyclotron Engineer to operate a cyclotron daily and support maintenance and production of radiopharmaceuticals for human and pre-clinical studies.

The role reports to the Chief Radiochemist and Imaging Center Director, coordinating with radiochemistry and operations teams to schedule production, document regulatory compliance, and ensure reliable cyclotron performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Operates a cyclotron on a daily basis for production of radioisotopes for human and pre-clinical studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Title: Cyclotron Engineer

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: CBIC Cores

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Salary Range: $112,700.00 - $123,800.00

Position Summary

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.

Job 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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

3-5 Years Experience In Cyclotron Operation Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to integrate workplace flexibility as a 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.

Licenses and Certifications

None specified.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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