Cyclotron-Engineering Technician

Sofie Sarl - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Cyclotron-Engineering Technician is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in SOFIE's PET radio pharmacy, which manufactures PET diagnostics. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electro/mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and providing technical support to other employees. The technician will also oversee third-party contractors and perform radiation safety duties as part of the Environmental Health and Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
• Complete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions, including preventative maintenance, repair, and audit logs.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
• Perform diagnosis and repair on electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, and deionized chilled water systems.
• Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipment operation and status.
• Maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility, including lead-shielded hot cells and manipulator arms.
• Oversee the work of all third-party contractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
• Perform radiation safety duties to ensure compliance with all regulations under the Corporate and site RSO.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program.
• Provide technical training and support to other employees.
• Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedures when manufacturing schedule requires.
• Provide after-hours on-call support to the site as needed.
• Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Associates degree in engineering technology or 2+ years experience working as an electro-mechanical technician.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Expert use of hand tools.
• Previous experience working in hazardous environments.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout processes.
• Experience in diagnosis and repair of equipment failures.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to be detail-oriented, and dependability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Military training/experience.
• Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level.
• Knowledge of radiation survey meters.
• Experience with high voltage training.
• Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures.
• Experience working with radioactive materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling