Senior Cyclotron Technician — Lead Operator & Mentor

Beacon Hill; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician in Maryland Heights, MO to operate and maintain a cyclotron used for producing radioisotopes. The role includes ensuring regulatory safety, guiding junior operators, and maintaining thorough documentation of all activities.

Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, monitoring beam parameters, and coordinating repairs with specialists while following radiation safety procedures and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Training in radiological safety and cyclotron operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cyclotron according to established protocols.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, ISO, NRC, cGMP, and other guidelines.
• Monitor beam parameters to optimize isotope yields and quality.
• Perform routine start-up, shutdown, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot system failures and coordinate complex repairs.
• Record production data and maintain detailed logs.
• Provide training and oversight to junior operators.

Skills

Radiation safety

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Instrumentation

Documentation

Mentoring

Cyclotron operation

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician in Maryland Heights, MO to operate and maintain a cyclotron used for producing radioisotopes. The role includes ensuring regulatory safety, guiding junior operators, and maintaining thorough documentation of all activities.

Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, monitoring beam parameters, and coordinating repairs with specialists while following radiation safety procedures and quality controls.