Cyclotron Technician

Job Purpose

The MC40 Cyclotron is a particle accelerator which is intensively used for a wide variety of research and commercial activities, including manufacturing short-lived radioisotopes for use by hospitals. Five technical support staff are responsible for maintaining and safely operating the cyclotron, which is a complex infrastructure involving a range of mechanical, electrical and electronics systems, including high voltage, radiofrequency and high vacuum systems.

• To be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the MC40 Cyclotron, as directed by the Technical Manager. This will involve working a regular shift pattern, which will include unsociable hours.
• To be responsible for the maintenance and development of the cyclotron and associated ancillary equipment; including diagnosing and rectifying faults promptly and effectively and ensuring minimum disruption to running time

Person Specification

• Four GCSEs or equivalent
• HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electronic Engineering
• Experience of working within a team environment

• - Good fault diagnosis skills
• - Ability to work under pressure
• - Willingness to work with radiation and radioactivity – required to be a Classified Radiation Worker and to adhere to all safety controls which are in place

Desirable:

• • A thorough working knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering systems including radio-frequency oscillators and high voltage systems
• • Experience in working within a radiation environment
• • A thorough working knowledge of high vacuum technology
• • A thorough working knowledge of pneumatic and high pressure gas systems
• • Familiarity with the operation of mechanical workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines and drillers