Engineering Technician at SOFIE

Title | Junior Cyclotron-Support Engineer I

Location | Sterling, VA

Department | Network Operations / Technical Services

Reports To | Cyclotron-Support Engineer

Overview

The Junior Cyclotron-Support Engineer I is a training position with dual responsibilities to the Cyclotron-Support Engineer duties and the Network Operations Group within a SOFIE radiopharmacy. This training program provides readiness to become responsible for the front-line maintenance, routine checks, set-up, and operation of all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility. This includes cyclotrons, radiosynthesizers, manipulator arms, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

§  Operate cyclotron(s), radiosynthesizers, and QC equipment per operating procedures.

§  Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron.

§  Participate in inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting with senior Service personnel.

§  Complete Service tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely matter.

§  Maintain a clean, clutter free work and production area.

§  Aid in the implementation of all approved SOP changes with regards to the production and QC process.

§  Provide operation coverage up to but no more than 50% of your time, when required by schedule for cyclotron, chemistry modules, and QC equipment.

§  Other tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

§  Associates Degree in a Technical Discipline preferred or HS diploma with 1-2 years of experience servicing capital equipment required.

§  Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures preferred.

§  Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings preferred.

§  Knowledge of basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscope, and antenna analyzers) required.

§  Excellent communication skills, ability to be detail-oriented, and dependability required.

§  Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation required.

§  Experience with Microsoft Suite required.

§  Ability to lift 50 lbs required.

§  Travel: up to 10% required.