What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARTICLE ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGIST position at Nusano?
Overview : Position Summary :
Nusano seeks a Particle Accelerator Technologist to assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of a first-generation, state of the art, high-power accelerator to produce radioisotopes for medical applications. Working with scientists, engineers, and technicians, the Particle Accelerator Technologist will execute work related to high vacuum, electromagnet, RF, process cooling, electronics, controls, mechanical, and cryogenic systems. This position requires a strong background in experimental laboratories performing similar work. This role will provide equipment and end-to-end system support and participate in various experiments throughout the project including final beam commissioning and participate in the lifecycle management of the system identifying equipment, system, and process improvements.
Responsibilities : What You'll Do :
- Assemble, qualify, and operate accelerator and related subsystems and components.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform advanced troubleshooting to identify and replace defective components using detailed drawings, manuals, and verbal and / or written instructions.
- Develop and maintain testing tools and processes to streamline troubleshooting and repair activities with the goal of increasing safety and reducing downtime.
- Identify areas for improvement and work with R&D engineers to develop improvements for existing and future components, systems, and processes.
- Operate forklifts and manage rigging and crane operations to support the movement of equipment and materials.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with team members and be available to work after hours on occasion.
- Work safely around radiological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and cryogenic hazards and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Perform measurements on precision components as part of a receiving and qualification process.
- Work independently to complete assignments, including physical activities such as lifting objects up to 50lbs and participating in radiological activities that require multiple layers of PPE and a respirator.
- Participate in precision alignment using a laser tracker and other survey equipment.
- Work with electronic test equipment and tools (handheld and bench-top devices).
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About Nusano :
No patient should be denied the cancer care they need simply because some options are in short supply or unavailable. Yet, all too often, this is what happens.
Nusano is a medical technology company that creates radioisotopes used to target and eliminate cancer cells with precision. Health care has used radioisotopes to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases for decades. But, if supply does not keep up with demand, patients will lose out on the benefits of these lifesaving, proven tools.
Nusanos patented technologies and methods are poised to transform radioisotope production and usher in an exciting new era in cancer care. Our state-of-the-art facility in West Valley City, Utah will produce radioisotopes quickly, efficiently, and affordably. This will make desperately needed resources available to hospitals and cancer clinics around the world and offer those with life-threatening diseases hope for a healthier tomorrow.
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