What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyclotron Operator position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related field. Experience with computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Research activity experience. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collection and interpretation. Experience with organic, analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry. Experience with High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Experience with gas chromatography (GC). Experience with thin layer chromatography (TLC), SPE methods. Experience with gamma counting and multichannel analyzers (MCA). Experience with handling radioactivity and/or fundamental understanding of ionizing radiation.
Brief Description Of Duties
The Cyclotron Operator will assist in the cGMP production of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical research at SBU and other work related to PET clinical imaging studies. The incumbent must possess the ability to:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Office of Scientific Affairs
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 14, 2025
Posting End Date
Apr 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$51,000 - $60,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related field. Experience with computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Research activity experience. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collection and interpretation. Experience with organic, analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry. Experience with High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Experience with gas chromatography (GC). Experience with thin layer chromatography (TLC), SPE methods. Experience with gamma counting and multichannel analyzers (MCA). Experience with handling radioactivity and/or fundamental understanding of ionizing radiation.
Brief Description Of Duties
The Cyclotron Operator will assist in the cGMP production of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical research at SBU and other work related to PET clinical imaging studies. The incumbent must possess the ability to:
- Work under pressure and within tight deadlines, as well as good written and oral communication skills.
- Follow Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) to operate cyclotron and affiliated instruments to supply activity for radiotracer production.
- Perform routine maintenance of laboratories (check supplies, temperature, moisture, air venting system, ACS system, etc.) to ensure the radiochemistry work operated under the safe manner.
- Follow SOPs to assist the regular production of clinical human use radiopharmaceuticals.
- Perform in vitro radiopharmaceutical validation, and ex vivo radiometabolite analysis.
- Assist in the design and implementation of a Quality Management System.
- Perform general laboratory housekeeping, reports and stocking supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Office of Scientific Affairs
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 14, 2025
Posting End Date
Apr 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$51,000 - $60,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Salary : $51,000 - $60,000
