Overview

Position Summary:

Nusano has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician at our Salt Lake City, UT facility. In this role, this individual will work with the engineering team to support the development of a heavy-ion linear accelerator, beamlines, solid and gaseous target stations, and radiochemistry equipment and machinery. To execute this project, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven, provide diverse perspectives, and who have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. This team member will be primarily responsible for close collaboration within the Targetry team to support engineering from proto to production.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Support engineers through all phases of development.
• Make recommendations to design, materials, and processes relating to the target station. 
• Collaborate with chemists, nuclear physicists, and mechanical engineers to carry out tests, data collection, and pre-production processes.
• Coordinate lab activities and equipment utilization. 
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and kept up-to-date on preventative maintenance and calibrations.

• Ensure inventory stock is maintained (cleaners, gloves, text wipes, PPE, hardware, etc.). 

• Create and organize documentation for process travelers, technical reports, and material certifications. 

• Perform tests and measurements on prototypes. 

• Recommend and validate processes, fixtures, and tools. 

• Support reliability testing through hands on tests and documentation. 

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and safety regulations. 

• Perform with a safety mindset at the forefront of all work. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5 years of related professional work experience.
• Experience with the set up and use of electrical and metrological equipment in a safe way. 
• Demonstrated understanding of clean room practices, metrology, documentation, and data collection methods 

• Fully proficient with digital productivity tools (Google Suite products, Microsoft Office products). 

• 3 years of technical experience with the installation and commissioning of precision scientific, mechanical, or vacuum systems.

• Ability to interact and communicate efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and engineering technicians to provide a high level of customer service. 

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and rapid learning. 

Preferred Requirements:

• Vocational certification(s), associates, or undergraduate degree in a related field. 
• Job related certifications ex: SolidWorks, PM, Six Sigma, SPC, or Lean Manufacturing. 
• Experience in designing for and working within radiation environments and/or GMP. 
• Experience working with a quality program and quality standards. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be comfortable working within radiation environments and/or GMP. 
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Work to be conducted in an office environment, laboratories, and/or production environment. 
• Ability to stoop/bend, squat/crouch, kneel, climb, work at/above shoulder height with both hands, use both hands/arms for strong grasp and either hand to turn or twist.
• Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, fine motor control with hands. 
• Frequent use of a computer with repetitive use of keyboard and mouse. 
• Ability to travel 10% of time for experiments, visiting vendors, training, and attending conferences.

About Nusano:

No patient should be denied the cancer care they need simply because some options are in short supply or unavailable. Yet, all too often, this is what happens.

Nusano is a medical technology company that creates radioisotopes used to target and eliminate cancer cells with precision. Health care has used radioisotopes to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases for decades. But, if supply does not keep up with demand, patients will lose out on the benefits of these lifesaving, proven tools.

Nusano’s patented technologies and methods are poised to transform radioisotope production and usher in an exciting new era in cancer care. Our state-of-the-art facility in West Valley City, Utah will produce radioisotopes quickly, efficiently, and affordably. This will make desperately needed resources available to hospitals and cancer clinics around the world and offer those with life-threatening diseases hope for a healthier tomorrow.

Posted Salary Range

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Stock Options
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays