Accelerator Research & Development Manager

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accelerator Research & Development Manager

Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.

Who you are
You are a seasoned professional who thrives in technical leadership and operational excellence. Your job satisfaction is measured by the collaboration and synergy you instill with team members enabling them to achieve optimal outcomes. You model a seek first to understand environment and celebrate the journey as well as the destination. You wholeheartedly embrace leadership as a choice a responsibility and a remarkable privilege to positively impact the lives of others.

How you make an impact
The Accelerator Research & Development Manager has significant responsibility over the design and implementation for the superconducting accelerator and the management of Niowaves accelerator R&D team. The role encompasses leadership subject matter expertise operational excellence and fosters a culture of safety quality continuous improvement and the ideal staff member experience.

What you need to succeed

Embraces and models the Niowave Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
Masters degree in the fields of accelerator physics electrical or mechanical engineering etc. (or equivalent experience)
12 years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment
10 years of progressive leadership positions in accelerator research or production environment
5 years of supervisory experience including day-to-day activities of a team with demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams establish career development tracks and succession planning
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organizationappreciates the history of current state knows how and when to make suggestions and uses just the right pace to reach the improved future state
Understands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to connect the two
Strategic thinking with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk
Proven ability to lead and develop staff and teams
Displays excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams

Great to have

Doctorate degree in the fields of accelerator physics electrical or mechanical engineering etc. (or equivalent experience)

15 years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment
10 years of progressive leadership positions in accelerator research or production environment
8 years of supervisory experience including day-to-day activities of a team with demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams establish career development tracks and succession planning
Familiarity with medical isotope production processes radiation safety standards (e.g. ALARA principles) and regulatory frameworks

Other things to know

Full-time position
The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production-related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
This position will have regular working hours during Monday thru Friday with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours to meet technical objectives
Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing your expertise and leadership experience.

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Accelerator Research & Development ManagerWho we areWe are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thriv...