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- Mechanical design of novel radioisotope production systems, production of fabrication drawings, and execution of commissioning tasks. The resulting device will be installed in the McMaster Nuclear Reactor core for production of medical isotopes.
- Commissioning of a small-scale fusion device for neutron production, integrating this into the facility's safety interlock systems, production of commissioning reports for compliance with Federal nuclear safety codes.
- Development of mechanical test apparatus and remote handling tools to ensure that operator radiation doses are kept As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
- Development of automated controls and HMI's for already existing irradiation systems that will be used for experiments and the production of liquid radioisotopes in the Cyclotron.
- Execution of planned maintenance tasks
- Filling cryogenic dewars with liquid nitrogen
- Assisting with preparation of spares and consumables used in isotope production
- General lab housekeeping
- Modifying off the shelf products to work with our current equipment
- Perform basic, standardized laboratory experiments and SOPs following established protocols.
- Record and maintain accurate records of experimental and equipment testing results.
- Assist in the gathering information for preparation of a variety of presentations or reports.
- Maintain laboratory and reactor facilities and equipment in a safe, clean working order.
- Seek guidance and direction from research staff, a manager, or health physics.
- Assist in the design and manufacturing of new custom tooling and instrumentation
Lab Assistant II - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University
Description
Job Summary:
The Technical Services group is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Lab Assistant Co-Op to help set-up and execute several improvement and development projects. Projects are varied depending on the needs of the client, but some recent examples of projects that co-op students have been involved in are:
Routine tasks will also be required, such as:
Accountabilities:
Qualifications:
Education: Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Automotive, Automation Engineering/Technology programs, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Experience: Prior experience not required.