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Niowave Inc.

MS&T Accelerator Team Lead

Lansing, MI · On-site

Physics, nuclear engineering or related field * 6+ years' experience operating in accelerator ... Formal training/application of Project Management Other things to know... * Full-time position

Kaleida Health

Medical Physicist

Olean, NY · On-site

Olean Work Type : Full-Time Shift 1 The physics staff is involved in the overall quality assurance of the clinic. They work with the machine service staff to ensure the linear accelerators are ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Medical Physicist-CH

Chapel Hill, NC

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a ... The successful candidate will provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for UNC's IMRT ...

Bay Area Hospital

Medical Physicist - Oncology

Bay, AR · On-site

Time Type: Full time Hours per Pay Period: 80 Shift: Day Shift Minimum: $159,360.00 USD Maximum ... Demonstrated ability in linear accelerator calibration, routine maintenance and quality assurance ...

Trinity Health

Medical Physicist

Davenport, IA

... physics to the Radiation Oncology Department; equipment safety, quality patient care and teaching ... The Cancer Institute employs 2 linear accelerators; TomoTherapy Hi-Art and Varian TrueBeam. Record ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time accelerator physics in the United States is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Accelerator PhysicsAccelerator Technician
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree in physics or related field, specialized knowledge in accelerator scienceTechnical diploma or associate degree, hands-on technical training
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, university facilities, large-scale acceleratorsOperational facilities, maintenance areas, technical support settings
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, universities, government labsAccelerator facilities, industrial research centers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for research roles and advanced physics careersCompared for technical support and operational roles

Full Time Accelerator Physics involves advanced research, theoretical work, and designing accelerators, requiring higher education. In contrast, Accelerator Technicians focus on maintaining and operating accelerators, with more technical and hands-on responsibilities. Both roles are essential in the accelerator industry but differ in education, scope, and daily tasks.

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MS&T Accelerator Team Lead

MS&T Accelerator Team Lead

Niowave Inc.

Lansing, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Manufacturing, Science amp; Technology Accelerator Team Lead
Who we are…
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are…
Your technical know-how in performing new experiments amp; optimizing system performance is a desirable pastime for you. You find continuous improvement to be invigorating. Words that describe how you work with others include curious, thorough, and engaging.
You’re passionate about mentoring others, helping them solve complex problems, and driving operational excellence. You embrace leadership as a privilege and a responsibility, and you model a culture of respect, learning, and achievement. You’re resilient, collaborative, and energized by helping the team succeed.
What you can expect to work on…
The Manufacturing Science amp; Technology (MS amp;T) Accelerator Team Lead will take a leading role in scaling up accelerator processes, optimizing production workflows, and supporting transfer of technical knowledge across Niowave’s MS amp;T and Production functions. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while providing mentorship and coaching to developing scientists and technicians.
  • Leads and supports production accelerator troubleshooting and process improvement projects, ensuring technical robustness and reproducibility
  • Collaborates with the Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of Ac-225 process improvements
  • Conducts troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and MS amp;T issues
  • Maintains compliance with all cGMP and radiation safety procedures
  • Supports preparation and review of technical documentation including SOPs, batch records, process descriptions, and validation protocols
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, purity, and process control
  • Provides day-to-day technical and operational guidance to MS amp;T team members in partnership with leadership
  • Serves as a mentor and coach to early career scientists and technicians, fostering a positive learning culture
  • Coordinates onboarding, training, and competency assessments in collaboration with Training Specialists amp; Supervisor
What you need to succeed…
  • Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
    • Physics, nuclear engineering or related field
  • 6+ years’ experience operating in accelerator operations environment including hands-on experience with the following:
    • Accelerator systems
    • Radioactive material
    • Routine production environment
    • Regulated environment
  • 2+ years’ experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team members
  • Embraces amp; models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
  • Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
  • Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
  • Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
  • Demonstrates ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems, including identifying strengths/weaknesses, locating alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems; and making high-quality, timely decisions
  • Shows excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates organizational and project management skills for self and teams
  • Manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Proven ability to effectively convey information, engage with trainees, and facilitate discussions
  • Demonstrates high potential, strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff and teams
Great to have…
  • Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
    • Physics, nuclear engineering or related field
  • 8+ years’ experience operating in accelerator operations environment
  • Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S)
  • Familiarity with process transfer or scale-up between R amp;D and cGMP manufacturing
  • Prior experience managing or supervising technical staff
  • Familiarity with process transfer or scale-up between R amp;D and cGMP manufacturing
  • Formal training/application of Project Management
Other things to know…
  • Full-time position
  • The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
  • This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
  • There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements
  • This position will have on-call shifts for performing production accelerator troubleshooting as needed
  • Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical amp; people management expertise.

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