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 Shift can change depending on multiple internal factors.

The typical schedule is usually Sunday night through Thursday night from 8:00 pm to 4:30 am. Overtime as needed.

Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

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, preferred0-1 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: $23.00 per hour 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: 11/22/2026
* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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