Cyclotron Operator
St. Louis, MO, USA
Cyclotron Operator
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Cyclotron Operator to join a highly specialized production environment focused on the operation and maintenance of particle accelerator equipment used in the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products. This role is part of a small shift team and requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision while ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing cyclotrons and supporting systems to meet production demands. This position also serves as a backup resource for shift coordination and emergency response activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cyclotrons and supporting equipment.
- Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and vacuum system issues.
- Conduct scheduled equipment startups and shutdowns.
- Load, install, transport, and manage production targets.
- Monitor irradiation processes and system performance.
- Document operational data, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
- Coordinate daily production activities with internal production teams.
- Assist with advanced troubleshooting and special projects.
- Serve as backup support for shift coordination and after-hours emergency response.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
- Follow all radiation safety procedures and actively manage personal exposure levels.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent military technical training.
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems at the component level.
- Strong experience with:
- Analog and digital electronics
- PLCs and logic circuits
- High-voltage DC systems
- RF equipment and power systems
- Electromechanical equipment
- Vacuum systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Experience using diagnostic and test equipment.
- Basic soldering and circuit board repair skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
Preferred Background
Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Industrial maintenance
- Electronics repair
- Military electronics/radar systems
- RF communications
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Power generation
- Medical equipment service
- Accelerator or radiation-based technologies
Physical & Work Environment
- Work within a regulated manufacturing environment producing radioactive materials.
- Lift up to 70 pounds as needed.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.
- Wear required PPE and hearing protection.
- Work around moving mechanical equipment, high voltage systems, chemicals, and industrial hazards.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as business needs require.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Specialized technical training
- Opportunity to work with advanced particle accelerator and radiopharmaceutical production technologies
- Stable, growing industry with long-term career advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.