Cyclotron Engineer

Description:

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.

PETNET is at the forefront of radiopharmaceutical production and molecular imaging. We’re working with some of the world’s leading research organisations – pioneering new biomarkers and changing nuclear medicine for physicians and patients. With 47 radiopharmacies and distribution centres across the world, we’re the largest operator of PET pharmacies.

The location of the job is currently in Mount Vernon in Northwood but will move to Dunstable in 2025 to a new site.

Sounds interesting? Then come and join our global team as Cyclotron Engineer

Your tasks and responsibilities:

·     Assist the Lead Cyclotron Engineer in operation of the cyclotron manufacturing processes to provide radioisotope for PET radiopharmaceutical production

·     Ensure that the requirements of Cyclotron Preventative Maintenance, Radiation Compliance, Health and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and licensing commitments are met

·     Perform manufacture of radioisotopes according to Marketing Authorisations and/or Specials license

·     Be on call during the night for manufacturing issues according to customer demands and business needs

·     Perform Cyclotron maintenance and checks

·     Perform maintenance and checks of chemistry modules

·     Troubleshoot cyclotron production failures to reduce/eliminate downtime and achieve continued maximum delivery of product

·     Perform Plant room maintenance and checks

·     Service spare parts, maintain spares inventory and perform/arrange instrument calibrations

·     Work with other PETNET Cyclotron Engineers and Operators to ensure alignment of operational processes and back up capabilities across all PETNET sites

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://(url removed)/en-uk/molecular-imaging/petnet

Your qualifications and experience:

Essential:

Experience in electrical, mechanical engineering, physics, medical equipment services
Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of cyclotron system
High degree of flexibility and commitment to customer service pertaining to maintenance of cyclotron
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ensuring risks from work activities are properly controlled according to Health and Safety legislation
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

Experience in maintenance of Siemens RDS111 system
Experience in provision of PET radioisotope production for the commercial manufacture of PET radiopharmaceuticals
Practical experience of working with ionizing radiation
Working knowledge of GMP environment

Benefits:

·        26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5

·        Up to 10% employer pension contribution

·        Share and bonus scheme

·        Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover

·        Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Our global team:

We are a team of 66,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success