Manufacturing Technician - Cyclotron Operator Details

Position: Manufacturing Technician - Cyclotron Operator Job Details | curium
Location: Maryland Heights

About Curium

Curium is the world's largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name 'Curium' honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline 'Life Forward' represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve:
An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position

This position is part of a small shift team that must frequently work independently and with limited supervision. This position is responsible for performing routine and non-routine cyclotron (particle accelerator) equipment operations and maintenance tasks necessary to produce bulk radiopharmaceuticals according to internal customer needs. Responsible for the timely response to and communication of any abnormal equipment conditions to shift coordinator and/or other department leadership, and assisting with troubleshooting and repairs as necessary.

Serves as a backup to the Cyclotron Ops-Maint Coordinator and his/her associated duties.

Schedule:

Rotating shift which includes 40% weekends, 60% evening/nights, and most holidays with occasional overtime. Week 1 Tuesday thru Friday  or ), Week 2 Saturday thru Monday  or ).

Essential Functions

• Perform general troubleshooting for operations of cyclotrons and support equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of cyclotrons and support equipment with minimal to no instructions.
• Perform special and advanced maintenance and repairs of cyclotrons and support equipment with general instructions.
• Perform scheduled start-ups and shutdowns of cyclotrons.
• Perform target loading, installation, and transport activities.
• Operate and monitor cyclotrons and support systems during target irradiation.
• Monitor cyclotron during standby conditions.
• Must frequently communicate with the Cyclotron Chemistry department personnel to coordinate cyclotron daily production activities.
• Must actively manage personal radiation exposure per prescribed policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform record keeping of cyclotron performance and operations data.
• Perform record keeping of maintenance and repair work performed.
• Serve as backup for Cyclotron Ops-Maint Shift Coordinator responsibilities.
• Serve as a backup backshift emergency manager for after hours emergencies on site.
• Perform collateral duties and special projects independently as assigned by shift coordinator, and/or other department leadership.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

Requirements

• Two year degree in Electronics from either a college or technical/vocational school, or equivalent training from Armed Forces training schools required.
• Three or more years of experience in component level electronics troubleshooting and repairs required.
• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following: solid state and vacuum tube based electronics, analog and digital circuits, logic circuits/PLCs, high power RF systems (high HF through low VHF ranges), high voltage DC power equipment, electro-mechanical systems, and vacuum systems (mechanical, cryogenic, and/or diffusion pumps).
• Experience working around ionizing radiation sources, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Good mechanical inclination and proficiencies, technical troubleshooting skills with and without schematics.
• Ability to perform large scale troubleshooting with system components spread across multiple areas, and the ability to perform circuit board…