Job Title Radiation Effects Facility Operator I Agency Texas A&M University Department Cyclotron Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadersh ip, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who We Are The Texas A&M University Cyc l o tron 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:// cyc l o tron.tamu.edu/ What We Want The Radiation Effects Facility Operator I will work collaboratively with Cyclotron staff to deliver beams to Radiation Effects Facility (REF) customers, maintaining a safe and professional environment. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future. Schedule: Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or closely related field from an Accredited College or University, or equivalent education and experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of safety protocols for working with high-energy particle beams + Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences + Ability to life or move medium to heavy weight Preferred Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Accelerator Physics, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry or Nuclear Engineering + Experience working in a nuclear physics laboratory or similar + Experience in the operation of ion sources, cyclotrons accelerators, beam line elements and control systems Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge behind accelerator design, beam dynamics, beam diagnostics, and beam transport principles + Ability to interpret data from instruments to assess beam quality and performance + Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude + Basic knowledge of electrical test equipment + Working knowledge of software programs used for nuclear physics research Responsibilities: + Radiation Effect Facility Operations: Operates ion sources, cyclotrons, beam line elements and REF equipment for the REF customers. Takes shift work for the REF project, including, but not limited to, assisting the Accelerator Technician on duty in monitoring the proper function and safety of the cyclotron facility. Tunes the ion source and cyclotron beams as requested by the REF customers. Assists the REF customers with the SEUSS dosimetry software and end-station equipment. Contributes to the annual maintenance, repair, and upgrade of REF project equipment. Works with the Accelerator Technician on duty to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Troubleshoots and reports problems with accelerator equipment. + Department Support: Contributes to the overall maintenance of Cyclotron Institute equipment. Participates in the design, maintenance, and implementation of improved detector systems for the Cyclotron Institute and performs other duties as assigned. Why Texas A&M University? 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 + Automatically 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. 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