PET Systems Engineer - Brain Health Imaging Centre-camh

As Canada’s largest mental health care provider, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides evidence to drive system and policy change through the implementation of innovations and novel service delivery interventions. The Brain Health Imaging Centre (BHIC) is one of the primary research areas of CAMH and focuses on new brain imaging tools and methods used in mental health and addictions for clinical neuroscience research.

Position Description:

The BHIC is currently seeking a full-time permanent PET Systems Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Engineering Division. The PET Systems Engineer is responsible for the routine maintenance and servicing of the BHIC medical cyclotrons, commercial and in-house built automated radiochemistry equipment, radiation safety systems, PET, CT, and MRI scanners for both human and preclinical use, with ancillary devices, related imaging equipment for preclinical studies, and associated computer networking infrastructure. These tasks will include operating the equipment, troubleshooting problems and performing repairs; maintenance and repair of imaging equipment and ancillary devices; the design, manufacturing, and testing of specialized devices for radiochemistry, PET imaging and physics experimentation and measurements; and the quality control of equipment and the development of quality assurance procedures to optimize the performance of the equipment and minimize device failure. This position is located on-site at 250 College Street.

Duties:

You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field in addition to at least fifteen (15) years of experience in electrical and mechanical aspects of operating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining cyclotrons, radiochemistry devices, radiation monitoring equipment, and PET ancillary equipment. Proficiency with setting up computer hardware is required, and computer programming and software (LabVIEW) as well as experience with networks, would be an asset.

Alternatively, a background consisting of 15 years’ experience in at least 5 of the 8 following areas:

Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and experience working in a Class II facility is required. Knowledge of the guidelines and experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, or equivalent, is required. Experience in supporting a specialized computer network infrastructure in a research and/or manufacturing environment is a requirement. You are able to work independently as well as effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. The duties of this position require that the PET Systems Engineer be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Designation as a Nuclear Energy Worker is mandatory for this position and will be arranged for the successful candidate.