Cyclotron Engineer Vacancy
Department/Division/Directorate PET Chemistry Department, Division of Imaging Sciences and
Biomedical Engineering at Kings College London
Salary
£38,907 - £46,400
Plus London weighting allowance £2,323
Role purpose
We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated cyclotron engineer to join our team to maintain our RDS
112 cyclotron and associated infrastructure and instrumentation. The candidate will play an
important role in the planning, installation and commissioning of our new GE PETtrace cyclotron
and associated equipment due to be installed during the coming months. The post holder will be
responsible for development of cyclotron activities and performance (e.g. radionuclides, yields.
specific activity, targetry and automation) and day to day support, including planned preventative
and corrective maintenance, spares ordering, staff training in cyclotron operation and smooth
running of the cyclotrons and associated equipment. They will play a lead role in the investigation
and communication of operational updates and issues to appropriate staff members.
The post holder will report to the chief cyclotron engineer and work closely with the operations,
technical and administrative PET laboratory managers to optimise the day-to-day activities of the
role.
As an excellent communicator and team player, the post holder will work proactively with the
Chemistry team (Head of PET Chemistry, radiochemistry production, QC/QA staff, chemistry
development group) and key PET centre staff including radiographers, clinicians and departmental
managers to ensure a smooth running operation for research and clinical utilisation of the cyclotron.
Suitable applicants will have an excellent track record in cyclotron maintenance and operation.
Previous experience in producing mechanical and electrical engineering support for automated
systems is highly desirable. Experience in the synthesis and analysis of PET radiotracers and working
in research, clinical production and in GMP environments is also desirable.
Role outline
Key responsibilities and objectives of the job.
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Maintaining cyclotrons and associated infrastructure and instrumentation
Take an active role in the planning, installation, commissioning and implementation of
radioisotope productions with the new cyclotron (GE PETtrace) and associated equipment and
laboratories.
Development of new cyclotron activities and performance (radionuclides, yields, specific
activity, instrumentation, targetry, automation
Day to day support
o Preventative and corrective maintenance
o Spares/ordering
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o Smooth running of cyclotron and associated equipment
Train staff in operating cyclotron and associated instrumentation
Maintaining existing cyclotron (RDS 112) and associated infrastructure e.g. cyclotron, targets,
chillers, radioisotope delivery systems, chemistry automation
Provide support for electrical, mechanical engineering projects including automation and
control systems.
Report to lab manager for prioritisation of day-to-day activities
Work closely with Chemistry Development Manager, QC manager, Production manager and
PET team staff to ensure smooth running of the laboratories.
Record keeping of cyclotron performance and maintenance
Ideally, contribute to radiotracer production activities
Undergo training in radiotracer productions, QC, GMP and associated laboratory activities
Active in the development of a proactive lab culture
Understand, operate within and adhere to current regulations for the manufacture of PET
radiotracers, including GMP and Radiation safety regulations for the site.
Work closely with the Head of PET Chemistry in the overarching priorities, scientific
leadership and strategy of this role.
To Apply
Contact Emma Hardy via email at emma.l.hardy@kcl.ac.uk
or call +44 (0)20 718 88366