Mechanical Engineer/Cyclotron Operator

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The UT Health San Antonio Research Imaging Institute (RII) operates a
state-of-the-art radiopharmaceutical production facility that supports both
clinical and translational research. Equipped with two on-site cyclotrons, cGMP
manufacturing suites, and advanced quality control laboratories, the site
produces FDA- and IND-compliant PET radiotracers for human use. The facility
plays a central role in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic
and infectious disease research programs, while also supplying
radiopharmaceuticals for investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical
trials. With its integration of radiochemistry, molecular imaging, and
regulatory expertise, the RII provides a unique bench-to-bedside environment for
the development, production, and clinical translation of novel
radiopharmaceuticals.

The Cyclotron Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant
operation of the medical cyclotron and associated radiochemistry equipment used
for the production of PET radioisotopes. This role ensures continuous support of
daily radiopharmaceutical manufacturing under FDA cGMP (21 CFR Part 212), USP,
NRC, and state regulations. The position involves routine operation,
preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with radiochemists,
nuclear pharmacists, and QA/QC staff to ensure reliable supply of clinical- and
research-grade radiotracers.

Why Join Us?

At the Research Imaging Institute, the Cyclotron Operator plays a critical role
in enabling cutting-edge PET imaging research and patient care. This position
offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology, contribute to
the production of life-saving radiopharmaceuticals, and support innovative
clinical and translational studies in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer,
cardiovascular, metabolic and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the medical cyclotron and associated radiochemistry equipment used for the production of PET radioisotopes
• ensures continuous support of daily radiopharmaceutical manufacturing under FDA cGMP (21 CFR Part 212), USP, NRC, and state regulations
• routine operation
• preventative maintenance
• troubleshooting
• coordination with radiochemists, nuclear pharmacists, and QA/QC staff to ensure reliable supply of clinical- and research-grade radiotracers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed