Research Instrumentation Specialist
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Job Title
Research Instrumentation SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Cyclotron InstituteProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is currently looking to hire a new Research Instrumentation Specialist. 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.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all cyclotron equipment.
Advise faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.
Provide routine operational testing.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
Develop designs and perform construction of cyclotron and lab equipment.
Maintain schedule of submitted jobs and ensure timely completion of projects.
Assist in training of departmental personnel in the use of all instrumentation and software.
Order materials needed for special projects and repair parts and work on other projects as needed.
Update electronic schematics as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
Ability to solder and use all test equipment needed to do the job.
Experience with multimeters oscilloscopes and various electronic test equipment.
A well-qualified candidate will also possess:
Technical degree in electronics.
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.
Ability to soft solder silver solder sheet metal work Hi power and low power rf systems like that used at the cyclotron.
Ability to walk sit stand lift or move moderately heavy weight
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Note: This position will need the selected candidate to operate on call as needed.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
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: are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
