Research Engineer II Pittsburgh, PA

Located on the University of Pittsburgh Main Campus the PET Research Center benefits from its central location to the major clinical and research activities of the institution. Presently the center comprises a dedicated full time research staff of approximately 25 including ten full-time Radiology faculty members. The staff also includes nuclear medicine fellows post-docs and radiochemistry technicians. The PET Research Center maintains an array of dedicated research scanners and equipment. Although the emphasis of the research facilities is on neuroimaging initiatives a growing component of research in oncology and other systemic disorders continues to diversify its research efforts.

Job Summary
Assists with designing fabricating and maintaining research instrumentation. Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation software programs and data collection with conducting research. Conducts laboratory procedures develops software for analysis and implements robotic equipment protocols. Coordinates work of students and interns.

Essential Functions
Responsible for operation and first-line maintenance of medical cyclotron (high-energy radiation producing equipment) and auxiliary devices and systems (e.g. targets RF vacuum power supplies detectors extraction systems ion sources) in cooperation with vendor field service engineers to reliably produce radioisotopes for the positron emission tomography radiochemistry facility for clinical research (human subjects) studies. Performs preventive maintenance and repair of various highly specialized chemistry apparatus and also designs and manufactures new small laboratory devices as needed. Responsibilities will also include monitoring facility infrastructure (power chiller air-conditioning humidifier etc.) function provide first-line response for system malfunction coordinate vendor service engineer and campus facility services responses and planning and coordination of facility upgrades and new instrument installation with industry engineers campus facility services and university architects. Ensures the documentation of maintenance and QA activities. Operates under the general supervision of the PET Center Director Director.

Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift in excess of 80 lbs.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Engineer II
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Research Engineering
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus in an office or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes
Background Check For position finalists employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Not Applicable