Texas A&M University · 1 month ago
Research Instrumentation Specialist
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTexas A&M University is seeking a Research Instrumentation Specialist for their Cyclotron Institute. The role involves designing and building equipment for cyclotrons, performing maintenance and repairs, and advising faculty on scientific instrumentation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all cyclotron equipment
Advise faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation
Provide routine operational testing
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies
Develop designs and perform construction of cyclotron and lab equipment
Maintain schedule of submitted jobs and ensure timely completion of projects
Assist in training of departmental personnel in the use of all instrumentation and software
Order materials needed for special projects and repair parts and work on other projects as needed
Update electronic schematics as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation
Ability to solder and use all test equipment needed to do the job
Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes and various electronic test equipment
Preferred
Technical degree in electronics
Five years or more in design and maintenance of RF systems, low voltage high current and high voltage power supplies used in the operation of Cyclotron related equipment
Ability to soft solder, silver solder, sheet metal work Hi power and low power rf systems like that used at the cyclotron
Ability to walk, sit stand, lift or move moderately heavy weight
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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