PET Cyclotron Technician: Hands-On Maintenance

RPMGlobal; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE is seeking a Cyclotron-Engineering Technician to operate, maintain, and repair PET radiopharm equipment in compliance with 21 CFR 212. This role performs first-line troubleshooting on cyclotrons, radiosynthesizers, hot cells, and related subsystems, with night and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include scheduled and emergency maintenance, documentation, safety compliance, and support of third-party contractors under the Facility Manager, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering technology or 2+ years electro-mechanical technician experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics down to component level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
• Complete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions, including preventive maintenance, repair, and audit logs.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
• Perform diagnosis and repair on electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, and related subsystems.
• Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipment operation and status.
• As a first-line support, maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility.
• Oversee work of third-party contractors with the Facility Manager.
• Perform radiation safety duties to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures and participate in deviation reporting.
• Provide technical training and support to other employees.
• Operate the cyclotron(s) according to operating procedures, including night/weekend shifts.
• Provide after-hours on-call support as needed.
• Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports timely.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

SOFIE is seeking a Cyclotron-Engineering Technician to operate, maintain, and repair PET radiopharm equipment in compliance with 21 CFR 212. This role performs first-line troubleshooting on cyclotrons, radiosynthesizers, hot cells, and related subsystems, with night and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include scheduled and emergency maintenance, documentation, safety compliance, and support of third-party contractors under the Facility Manager, with up to 20% travel.