Lab Technician; Nights

Overview

Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health Manufacturing by overseeing cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. The role is responsible for the manufacturing of time‑sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated environment (FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Shift / Schedule
40 hours per week. Rotating shift:
Sunday–Thursday 7:30pm–4:00am or Monday–Friday 12:00am–8:30am or 2:00am–10:30am based on business needs, including holidays. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, and hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime.

• Successfully complete extensive training, including e‑learning and hands‑on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (synthesis setup, hot‑cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct quality control testing of each batch using gas chromatograph, dose calibrator, multi‑channel analyzer, TLC plate scanner, high‑pressure liquid chromatograph, analytical balance, PTS, laminar flow hood, and fume hood.
• Work in ISO7 cleanroom to produce product vials and customer vials for drug production.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO5, ISO7, and ISO8 environments.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Demonstrate strong documentation practices, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks, including maintenance of daily production records, report preparation, and maintenance records.
• Manage SAP inventory, including receiving materials, inspecting materials for use, and maintaining proper cycle counts.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general laboratory cleaning.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience preferred; lab experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shift; prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry desired.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time.
• Ability to evaluate operating conditions and exercise sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Physical: manage up to 75lb, see fine particulate, differentiate colors in liquid solutions, hear, write, and speak English clearly.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation.

• Apply basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area.
• Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
• Work on basic and routine assignments.
• Follow clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Adhere to all quality guidelines.
• Work under close supervision; all work is reviewed for accuracy.
• Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding.

Pay Rate: $24.41 per hour. Bonus eligible:
No.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; health savings account; 401(k) savings plan; access to wages before payday (myFlexPay); flexible spending accounts; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; work‑life resources; paid parental leave; healthy lifestyle programs.

Application window: anticipated to close 07/30/2026.

Cardinal Health encourages applications from back‑to‑work candidates, people with disabilities, individuals without a college degree, and Veterans. We support an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.