Job description
Job Title
Research Instrumentation Specialist
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Cyclotron Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our
core values
which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website:
https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/
What We Want
The Research Instrumentation Specialist will be responsible for designing and building equipment used to operate the K500 and K150 cyclotrons and all electronic and mechanical support equipment. The selected candidate will also perform maintenance and repairs as needed. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience
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Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to solder and use all test equipment needed to do job
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Multimeters, oscilloscopes and various electronic test equipment
Other Requirements or Other Factors:
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On call as needed
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Ability to climb stairs and lift or move heavy objects
Preferred Education and Experience:
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Technical degree in electronics
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Five years or more in design and maintenance of RF systems, low voltage high current and high voltage power supplies used in the operation of Cyclotron related equipment
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to soft solder, silver solder, sheet metal work Hi power and low power RF systems similar to that used at the cyclotron
Responsibilities:
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Equipment Maintenance: Performs routine and emergency maintenance on all cyclotron equipment. Advises faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation. Provides routine operational testing. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
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Equipment Construction: Works on design and construction of cyclotron and lab equipment. Maintains schedule of submitted jobs and ensures timely completion of projects. Assists in training of departmental personnel in the use of all instrumentation and software.
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Materials: Orders materials needed for special projects and repair parts, works on other projects as needed.
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Schematics: Updates electronic schematics as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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