Accelerator Technician I

Job Title

Accelerator Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Cyclotron Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.90 hourly

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 perspectives, talents  

& lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

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/     

What We Want

The Accelerator Technician I will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing all components of the Cyclotron. The selected candidate will also monitor radiation levels and assure the safety of employees and security of the Cyclotron building. 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: $20.90 per hour

Schedule: Ability to work in the rotating shift schedule, and fill in as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• No prior experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use basic hand tools

• Basic electrical/mechanical aptitude

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electronic and vacuum systems

Responsibilities:

• CRYOGENIC SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Perform basic Cryogenic system adjustments.

• DATA LOG & RAM SYSTEM: Maintain data log. Monitor RAM Systems.

• INTERLOCK CHECKS & BEAMLINES: Assist with interlock checks. Change modes and set up beamlines.

• TROUBLESHOOT: Troubleshoot basic beam loss.

• ENGINEERING STAFF: Work with engineering staff on facility-related projects.

• CONTROL SYSTEM/VACUUM SYSTEM: Operate control systems and start/stop vacuum systems.

• SEE LINE: Perform See line 2-key checks.

• TUNE RF: Tune RF on accelerators, make basic machine adjustments and peak beam for experiments.

• ASSIST EXPERIMENTERS & DAILY LAB: Assist experimenters with technical issues. Perform daily lab tasks. If an occasion arises, may need to pick up supplies on or off campus and perform other duties as assigned.

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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.