The MI Lab Operations & Systems Engineers is responsible for ensuring the operational readiness, performance, and regulatory compliance of Molecular Imaging (MI) systems, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT platforms, within an engineering lab environment. This role supports engineering, verification & validation, and development teams by maintaining imaging systems, handling radioactive materials, managing lab infrastructure, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety, EHS, and quality standards. The technician plays a key role in minimizing system downtime and enabling seamless lab operations across multiple systems.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
Operate, monitor, and maintain PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems, ensuring system readiness, uptime, and optimal performance across multiple scanner bays.
Perform system installation, calibration, alignment, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle support to ensure reliable system performance.
Maintain system components, perform repairs and replacements, and ensure systems are updated with approved software and firmware version.
Support engineering activities, including system configuration, test setup, execution, and data acquisition for validation.
Execute laboratory and validation testing, including inspection and system performance verification.
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply technical judgment to implement effective corrective actions.
Handle, store, track lifecycle, and dispose radioactive materials, sources, and phantoms in compliance with safety regulations, working closely with RSO.
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Ensure compliance with EHS and radiation safety standards, maintaining documentation and supporting audits in coordination with RSO.
Maintain and enhance MI lab infrastructure, collaborating with facility teams for upkeep of scanner bays, engineering systems, and environmental conditions.
Support design, setup, and continuous improvement of MI lab infrastructure, test facilities, and instrumentation systems.
Manage spare parts lifecycle including ordering, tracking, import/export coordination, customs clearance, and warehouse storage in collaboration with logistics teams.
Maintain accurate documentation in alignment with GEHC QMS, EHS, including maintenance records, calibration data, SRA, and SOPs
Drive operational excellence by improving system reliability, uptime, and adherence to GEHC quality and safety standards
Develop in-depth technical expertise in molecular imaging systems and subsystems, contributing to continuous improvement
Collaborate across cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior team members to support overall program objectives
Educational Qualifications:
Diploma / bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or Nuclear Medicine Technology
Required Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with medical imaging systems (PET/SPECT preferred)
Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance
Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and calibration
Experience in software installation, upgrades, and system configuration
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
Desired Characteristics:
Experience working in Molecular Imaging or Nuclear Medicine lab environments.
Certification/training in PET/CT, SPECT, or radiation safety
Experience in handling and maintaining complex multi-system lab environments and engineering setups.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (Engineering, EHS, Facilities, Logistics)
High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Inclusion and Diversity:
GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviours: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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