Position Summary:

Nusano is looking for an Accelerator Operations Shift Supervisor to guide and support the operations team and assist with daily accelerator operations. Nusano’s facility will have a first-generation, state-of-the-art, high-power accelerator to produce radioisotopes for medical applications. This role will work with Accelerator Operations leadership to develop the accelerator operations program including systemic training, certification, and on-the-job-training (OJT) requirements for the operators. They will lead the preventative maintenance program ensuring safe, reliable, and life-cycle accelerator operations, and be the first line of defense for troubleshooting system issues. This position will interface with scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians, as well as work with high vacuum, electromagnet, RF, process cooling, electronics, controls, mechanical, and cryogenic systems. It requires a strong background performing similar work in laboratories or accelerator settings. They will provide end-to-end system support and participate in various experiments throughout the project, including final beam commissioning. This role will participate in the lifecycle management of the system by identifying/developing equipment, system, and process improvements. They will provide oversight for and evaluation of other operators and technologists.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, guide and support the operations team in daily activities.
• Develop conduct of operations, training programs, and OJTs.
• Plan and lead accelerator component and subsystem diagnosis, repair, and testing.
• Operate and tune Nusano’s accelerator and beam transport systems as needed by managing schedule and safety requirements using standard and proprietary software to control accelerator parameters.
• Develop maintenance and repair procedures to reduce downtime and improve safety.
• Maintain a working knowledge of electrical and radiation safety systems.
• Lead safe operations, adhering to Personal Protection System (PPS), Machine Protection System (MPS), and other safety requirements.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform advanced troubleshooting to identify and repair or replace defective components. Elevate issues as required.
• Monitor overall system health, maintaining appropriate logs and communicating deviations to the operations manager.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• Develop and lead the Search and Secure program and training.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose design modifications for components, systems, and processes/procedures.
• Participate in a rotating shift with team members and be available to work after hours as needed.
• Mentor junior technical staff.
• Maintain training to meet safety and operational requirements.
• Communicate technical information in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Work independently to complete assignments.
• Work with electronic test equipment and tools (handheld and benchtop devices).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, or related field with at least 3 years of operations experience; associate’s degree candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered.
• Strong diagnostic skills and experience troubleshooting one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, vacuum, RF, electromagnet, cryogenic, controls, and high voltage systems.
• Experience following and writing formal procedures and understanding technical drawings and schematics.
• Able to work with a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Experience with electrical work (cable assembly, soldering, testing, etc.)
• Competent with digital productivity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, communication, teamwork, team player skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5-10 years particle accelerator operations experience.
• Experience working with and diagnosing distributed control systems, including analog and digital I/O, parallel and serial data bus instrumentation, and PLC Devices.
• Comfortable with precision mechanical inspection tools (calipers, micrometer, height gauge, etc.)
• Experience with high-voltage and high-power electronics.
• Experience with RF systems and vacuum-electron devices (tubes, klystrons).
• Experience with the EPICS control system toolkit.
• Experience with project management and systems engineering.

Physical Requirements:

• Work to be conducted in an office environment, laboratories, and/or production environment.
• Must be comfortable working within radiation environments and/or GMP. 
• Participate in radiological activities that require following extensive safety precautions and use of protective equipment, e.g., respirators and multiple layers.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of a computer with repetitive use of a keyboard, mouse, and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 50 pounds. 
• Ability to travel 2-8 weeks per year for site visits, visiting vendors, and attending conferences.

About Nusano:

No patient should be denied the cancer care they need simply because some options are in short supply or unavailable. Yet, all too often, this is what happens.

Nusano is a medical technology company that creates radioisotopes used to target and eliminate cancer cells with precision. Health care has used radioisotopes to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases for decades. But, if supply does not keep up with demand, patients will lose out on the benefits of these lifesaving, proven tools.

Nusano’s patented technologies and methods are poised to transform radioisotope production and usher in an exciting new era in cancer care. Our state-of-the-art facility in West Valley City, Utah will produce radioisotopes quickly, efficiently, and affordably. This will make desperately needed resources available to hospitals and cancer clinics around the world and offer those with life-threatening diseases hope for a healthier tomorrow.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Stock Options
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays