Lab Technician; Nights

Position: 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.

** Shift/Schedule*
* + 40 hours per week.

+ This position operates Sunday
- Thursday from 7:30pm-4:00am and alternates Monday
- Friday from 12:00am
-8:30am or 2:00am - 10:30am based on business need.

+ This includes Holiday rotations.

+ Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime 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).

+ 0-1 years of experience preferred

+ Lab experience highly preferred

+ Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)

+ Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry desired.

+ Effective written and verbal English communication skills

+ Able 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.

+ Ability to manage up to 75 pounds

+ Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions.

+ Ability to hear, write (English), and speak (English) clearly in order to communicate in manufacturing setting.

+ Manual dexterity required for equipment operation

** _What is expected of you and others at this level_*
* + Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area

+ Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

+ Works on basic and routine assignments

+ Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods

+ Adheres to all quality guidelines

+ Works 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

** 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 myFlex Pay

+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Work-Life resources

+ Paid parental leave

+ Healthy lifestyle programs

** Application window anticipated to close:
** 07/30/2026
* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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