Research Instrumentation Specialist

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is currently looking to hire a new Research Instrumentation Specialist. The Research Instrumentation Specialist will be responsible for designing and building equipment used to operate the K500 and K150 cyclotrons and all electronic and mechanical support equipment. The selected candidate will also perform maintenance and repairs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to solder and use all test equipment needed to do the job.
• Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes and various electronic test equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in electronics.
• Five years or more in design and maintenance of RF systems, low voltage high current and high voltage power supplies used in the operation of Cyclotron related equipment.
• Ability to soft solder, silver solder, sheet metal work Hi power and low power rf systems like that used at the cyclotron.
• Ability to walk, sit stand, lift or move moderately heavy weight

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all cyclotron equipment.
• Advise faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.
• Provide routine operational testing.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Develop designs and perform construction of cyclotron and lab equipment.
• Maintain schedule of submitted jobs and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Assist in training of departmental personnel in the use of all instrumentation and software.
• Order materials needed for special projects and repair parts and work on other projects as needed.
• Update electronic schematics as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level