General Engineer (Cyclotron)

This position is located in the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Department which operates cyclotrons, hot cells, a cGMP manufacturing facility, and PET imaging scanners to support intramural clinical research. In this position, you will serve as a General Engineer (Cyclotron) responsible for providing engineering support for cyclotron particle accelerators and the full range of their integrated subsystems which are comprised of electrical, electronic, mechanical and computer/control systems. U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Position requires education. Please provide transcripts (see "Qualifications" section of this announcement). The work involves moderate to strenuous physical activity, including maneuvering in confined, radiation-controlled spaces and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g., lead bricks, gas cylinders). The work involves frequent exposure to ionizing radiation, high-voltage circuits, and hazardous chemicals. If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases. Requires training and validated competency in the safe use, storage, and disposal of high levels of radioactivity and use of protective laboratory coats, safety glasses and gloves. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.