CESR Operator

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CESR Operators contribute to the research mission of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences & Education (CLASSE) by monitoring, running, and repairing various systems for the accelerator complex on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. If you have experience with lab or technical equipment, are interested in science, and enjoy doing excellent work as part of a valued team, this may be the job for you. CESR stands for the Cornell Electron Storage Ring, an approximately 800-meter circumference synchrotron accelerator that is located under Cornell’s athletic fields. The CESR team provides vital support for our premier high-energy X-ray facility and the international research community of over 1,000 physicists, chemists, biologists, and engineers who use the facility each year. As a CESR Operator, you will operate a particle accelerator, following standard procedures for turning on and turning off radiation equipment, attending to common alarms, and troubleshooting equipment issues. You will operate electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, and diagnose problems with the experimental equipment. Designated as essential personnel, you will serve as part of a team that provides 24/7 facility support, including working on weekends and holidays as needed. By exercising sound judgment and communicating clearly, you will ensure the safety of your colleagues, our researchers, and the equipment. About CLASSE The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) carries out research in accelerator physics and engineering as well as supporting the operation of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR) for photon science through the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS). The CHESS organization provides X-ray experimental facilities and brings in users from around the world.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 2-4 years’ relevant experience or an equivalent combination, including formal training beyond high school diploma/GED or college coursework
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Aptitude to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing
Aptitude to adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands
Commitment to safety of personnel and equipment
Experience operating lab equipment, diagnosing problems in a technical setting, following protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Willing and able to work shifts and weekends as needed for 24/7 operation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Experience in a laboratory or machine shop setting
Basic experience with Linux or C
2 years’ experience or training in the use of electronic test equipment or sophisticated scientific equipment

Responsibilities

Monitor, run, and repair various systems for the accelerator complex.
Operate a particle accelerator, following standard procedures for turning on and turning off radiation equipment.
Attend to common alarms and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Operate electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Diagnose problems with the experimental equipment.
Provide 24/7 facility support, including working on weekends and holidays as needed.
Ensure the safety of colleagues, researchers, and equipment through sound judgment and clear communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program