Lab Technician (Nights)

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.
Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.
Schedule
40 Hours per week
Sunday night/Monday - Friday
Varying starting times between 8:00pm - 2:00am, based on business needs. Must be willing to start an 8-hour shift anytime during that time frame.
Must be willing to work holidays as part of a rotation
Candidate must be flexible to work different days and shifts, based on business needs.
Responsibilities
Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency
Manufactures radioactive isotopes (includes synthesis set up, hot cell manipulations, distribution)
Conducts quality control testing of each batch (utilizing gas chromatograph, dose calibrator, multi-channel analyzer, TLC plate scanner, high pressure liquid chromatograph, analytical balance, PTS, laminar flow hood and fume hood)
Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production
Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments
Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs
Demonstrates strong documentation practices, oral communication, and writing skills. Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including maintenance of daily production records, report preparation and maintenance records
Manages SAP Inventory (includes receiving materials, properly inspecting materials for use, and maintaining proper cycle counts)
Performs daily radiation safety tasks, along with general lab cleaning
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred. Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC) experience, preferred
0-1 yrs of Lab experience, highly preferred
Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)
Ability to work holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred
Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
Ability to manage several tasks at the same time and repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions
Ability to evaluate operating conditions and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions
Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects
Ability to be an effective team member
Pay rate: $21.00/hr
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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