Technician , Nuclear Manufacturing

Nuclear Manufacturing Position

Pay rate: $27.00 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: 07/28/2026
* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

40 Hours per week

This position operates on the night shift and requires working Sunday-Thursday with start times varying from 9:00pm start to a 2:00am start

Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days and overtime as needed

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

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 as needed

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 and occasional reach and lifting of small objects.

Ability to be an effective team member.

Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation

Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation

Ability to travel up to 10 percent

Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice

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

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