Cyclotron Engineer

Role overview Maintain and service cyclotrons, chemistry modules, analytical instruments, and related facility equipment used in radiopharmaceutical production and quality control. The role combines independent preventive maintenance and troubleshooting with supervised support for production and laboratory processes, helping keep equipment reliable while following strict safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities - Service and maintain cyclotrons, chemistry modules, and analytical equipment, and oversee maintenance work performed by external service providers. - Carry out preventive maintenance in line with approved procedures, respond to service requests, and record work history promptly. - Support isotope production and chemistry module operation, along with quality control testing using techniques such as TLC, HPLC, and GC, when permitted and supervised. - Assist with production logistics, including preparing shipments and coordinating courier schedules. - Monitor equipment performance and uptime, recommend improvements, and help plan maintenance and spare parts use. - Follow environmental, health and safety, radiation, manufacturing quality, pharmacy, and shipping requirements; assist with site training and approved procedure updates.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, science, engineering, or a related field, or relevant equivalent preparation. - At least two years servicing, troubleshooting, or maintaining laboratory or other capital equipment. - Working knowledge of PET radioisotope production and strong mechanical ability. - Practical skills with low- and high-voltage systems, RF, vacuum equipment, basic plumbing, and local area networks or switches. - Ability to use standard office software and learn unfamiliar hardware and software. - Clear communication, teamwork, adaptability, and careful, ethical work in a regulated environment.

Nice to have - Experience repairing remote handling equipment such as telemanipulators.

Benefits and work setup - The role may involve changing shifts, weekend availability, and travel between production sites. - Benefits described include competitive pay, performance bonuses, equity incentives, vacation, wellness days, and learning support.