Research Instrumentation Specialist

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is currently looking to hire a new Research Instrumentation Specialist. The R esearch I nstrumentation S pecialist 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 p erform 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 w alk, 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 design s 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees