Cyclotron Engineer

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity incentive

Generous vacation

Wellness days

Learning & development

Job summary

Telix Pharmaceuticals in the United States is seeking a Cyclotron Maintenance / Service Engineer to service multiple cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and analytical equipment, and provide maintenance oversight for site facilities. Working independently, you will perform preventative maintenance, respond to service calls, and help maximize uptime for production and analytical systems.

The role supports biomarker manufacturing and quality control processes (TLC, HPLC, GC) under supervision, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting and maintaining capital or laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides service maintenance for multiple cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and analytical equipment; works independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Supports site in preventative maintenance per SOPs and responds to service calls.
• Performs routine biomarker production and quality control processes (TLC, HPLC, GC) under supervision when required.
• Schedules work and optimizes spare-parts usage to minimize cost and maximize uptime.
• Ensures compliance with EH&S, cGMP, Radiation Safety, DOT and internal policies.

Skills

High voltage systems

RF systems

Vacuum systems

Mechanical aptitude

LAN networks

LAN switches

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.

See Yourself at Telix

The Cyclotron Maintenance / Service Engineer is an exempt role that provides service and maintenance for multiple cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and analytical equipment, and provides maintenance oversight for facility equipment serviced by third parties. Working independently, the engineer executes and supports preventative maintenance per SOPs, responds to service calls, and helps maximize equipment uptime for production and analytical systems. The role also supports biomarker manufacturing (cyclotron and chemistry module operation) and quality control processes (TLC, HPLC, GC) under supervision as required by State and Federal law, and works in full compliance with EH&S, cGMP, Radiation Safety, applicable pharmacy laws, DOT, and internal policies.

Key Accountabilities:

Equipment Service & Maintenance

• Provides service maintenance for multiple cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and analytical equipment; works independently to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Provides maintenance oversight for facility equipment service performed by third
• Supports the site in execution of preventative maintenance of cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and QC equipment per SOPs.
• Responds to calls for service support within a reasonable amount of
• Completes and submits work-history tickets in a timely fashion, including all relevant

Production & Quality Control Support

• Performs manufacturing (cyclotron and chemistry module operation) and quality control processes (utilizing analytical equipment — TLC, HPLC, GC), under supervision as required by State and Federal law, as required.
• Participates in routine biomarker production functions as directed by the site
• Supports manufacturing staff in routine logistics functions, including preparing product for shipment, coordinating courier schedules, and documenting as directed.

Reliability, Improvement, & Cost

• Supports the site in monitoring and improvement of uptime for all production and analytical
• Participates in the assessment of semi-complex product and equipment performance and recommends modifications and
• Schedules work and supports the site manager in optimizing spare-parts usage to minimize cost and maximize
• Implements approved SOP changes to preventative maintenance, production, and quality control
• Incorporates new technology, products, and processes into daily

Compliance & Collaboration

• Works in compliance with all regulatory standards, including EH&S, cGMP, Radiation Safety, applicable pharmacy laws, DOT, and internal policies, and applies interpretations of the above as required.
• Participates in new‑personnel training related to site
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the facility manager.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in servicing, troubleshooting and maintaining capital equipment or laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of PET radioisotope production
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience repairing CRL and telemanipulator remote
• Strong low- and high-voltage, RF, and vacuum systems
• Basic plumbing experience
• Very good mechanical abilities
• Experience setting up LAN systems and LAN switches
• Willingness to learn new software and hardware solutions (latest technology environment).
• Ability to make frequent shift changes with weekend availability
• Travel between production sites may be

Key Capabilities:

• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.

Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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