Accelerator Operator

Who We Are…We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.Who You Are…You are a naturally curious and detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in technically complex, high-responsibility environments. You enjoy understanding how systems work at a deep level and take pride in monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting sophisticated equipment to keep operations running smoothly.Calm under pressure and methodical in your approach, you’re energized by diagnosing issues, interpreting data, and making thoughtful adjustments that improve performance and reliability. You’re a collaborative teammate who communicates clearly and builds trust across disciplines, while also being a self-starter who takes ownership of your work.You value precision, safety, and accountability, and you’re motivated by contributing to meaningful outcomes through disciplined operations, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork.What You Can Expect To Work On…The Accelerator Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a linear accelerator to support continuous radioisotope production. This position monitors and optimizes beam performance, troubleshoots system issues, maintains control systems, and ensures compliance with GMP and radiation safety standards.Monitor real-time linear accelerator performance, including beam parameters, radiation levels, and system diagnostics, using advanced control software and instrumentationOperate and adjust control systems to optimize production cycles, troubleshooting anomalies to minimize downtime and ensure product qualityConduct routine system checks, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on electrical controls, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and associated hardwareCollaborate with physicists, engineers, and technicians to implement operational protocols and respond to production demandsMaintain detailed logs of operations, incidents, and maintenance activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and radiation safety guidelinesRespond to alarms and emergencies, executing shutdown procedures, and coordinating with safety teams to mitigate risksParticipate in shift rotations, including potential evenings or weekends, to support 24/7 production needsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, such as updating control algorithms or integrating new monitoring technologiesWhat You Need To Succeed…Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright ZealUnderstands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future stateUnderstands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleaguesAssociate's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering technology, industrial controls, physics, or related discipline2+ years of hands-on experience in electrical systems, industrial automation, or control room operationsStrong foundational knowledge in engineering principles, including circuit theory, control systems, and basic physicsProficiency with control software, SCADA systems, or similar interfaces; familiarity with tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic equipmentDisplays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsPossesses ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlinesIs a resilient self-starter, who learns and acts quickly, and has keen attention to detailGreat to have…Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, industrial controls, physics, or a related disciplinePrior experience working with particle accelerators, cyclotrons, or similar high-energy physics equipmentCertification in industrial controls (e.g., ISA Certified Control Systems Technician) or radiation safety (e.g., NRRPT)Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing or radiochemistry, with understanding of isotope production processesExperience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW) for optimizing accelerator performanceOther Things To Know…Full-time positionNiowave’s standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shiftsThis position will be assigned to a shift rotationNiowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the rolePlease provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.