Senior Cyclotron Systems Engineer

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health in Maryland seeks a General Engineer (Cyclotron) to provide engineering support for GE PETtrace cyclotron systems and their subsystems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control components.

This role involves operating production runs, performing preventative maintenance, and implementing enhancements to improve reliability and automation for time-sensitive clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining cyclotron subsystems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical/electronic/mechanical issues in complex systems.
• Knowledge of NRC/FDA/cGMP regulations and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain integrated cyclotron subsystems.
• Serve as senior consultant on cyclotron theory and targetry.
• Develop enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, FDA, and cGMP regulations.
• Mentor staff and interns.

Skills

Cyclotron theory

Radioisotope processing

Embedded control systems

PLCs

RF/high-voltage circuits

Regulatory compliance

Target fabrication design

Mentorship

Tools

GE PETtrace 800-series

Job description

The National Institutes of Health in Maryland seeks a General Engineer (Cyclotron) to provide engineering support for GE PETtrace cyclotron systems and their subsystems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control components.

This role involves operating production runs, performing preventative maintenance, and implementing enhancements to improve reliability and automation for time-sensitive clinical protocols.