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Job Title

Research Instrumentation Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Cyclotron Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

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.

Opportunities to Contribute:

+ 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.

Qualifications:

+ 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.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess :

+ 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

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Note: This position will need the selected candidate to operate on call as needed.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website: https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.