Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, the Operations Technologist will support equipment at the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility.

Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager of the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility, the Operations Technologist will be part of a team supporting specialized equipment used in the production and investigation of radiochemicals and radiopharmaceuticals.  The primary work environment is a laboratory environment, which is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.  There is some exposure to ionizing radiation in a laboratory that is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions, highly regulated by provincial, federal, and internal quality and regulatory professionals.  Each staff member receives specific training in keeping with regulatory guidelines and is monitored for radiation exposure.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate. 

This position require rotational early morning shifts and may occasionally require night shifts and weekend shifts. 

• Operate and perform general maintenance and repairs of the cyclotron and ancillary equipment.
• Coordinate third party services, calibrate, perform maintenance, and repairs of lab equipment and analytical instruments.
• Use manufacturers’ manuals and internal documents to complete troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain spare parts and process components inventory.
• Train and assist researchers, students and staff on the operation of all on-site equipment.
• Assist in procurement, installation and qualification of equipment, including the preparation of equipment procedures and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain complete records of qualification, maintenance, repair and calibrations in compliance with CNSC and GMP regulations when applicable.
• Adhere to and support GMP compliance policies and procedures.
• Other related duties that support the core activities and mission of the Fedoruk Centre.

• Education:
  • A recognized college diploma in instrumentation, mechanical engineering, or related field or a recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent in chemistry, physics, engineering or related field.

• Experience:
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in a laboratory or small-scale industrial setting.
  • Experience with radiation safety, working under regulation, quality testing and/or research is considered an asset.
    
    
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of and skills in applying a wide range of troubleshooting techniques.
  • Basic understanding of controls, vacuum and fluid transfer systems are all considered assets.
• Behavioural Competency Skills:
  • Communication – Openly communicating in a compelling, honest, persuasive and articulate manner, ensuring the message is clear, understood and consistent with objectives.
  • Client Focus – Bringing excellence to internal or external clients by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs.
  • Conceptual & Analytical Ability – Understanding, analyzing, synthesizing and relating complex information and abstract variables; drawing logical conclusions and/or providing reasonable and creative alternatives.
  • Initiative – Anticipating and dealing with problems and issues in a persistent manner, seizing opportunities that arise and going beyond what is expected.
  • Results Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving quality results consistent with the Fedoruk Centre vision.
  • Self-Knowing & Self Development – Assessing strengths and weaknesses, and engaging in ongoing self-development and improvement, maintaining effectiveness in the face of change or ambiguity.
  • Teamwork – Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and working cooperatively and effectively within and across organizational units to achieve common goals.
  • Valuing People – Treating people fairly, with dignity and integrity, to promote a culture of commitment and productivity.
    
    
• Requirements:
  • Physical ability to lift 23 kilograms.
  • Any offer of employment will be conditional on the results of a medical assessment and/or vision examination to the extent permissible under employment law (The Saskatchewan Employment Act, S‐15.1, 2013, as amended).
  • Any offer of employment will be conditional on the result of a successful five-year Employment Verification, Canadian Criminal Record Check and Confirmation of Residence.