Chemist

About the role

Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health Nuclear Manufacturing by manufacturing time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated environment (FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing activities from internal product development and external sponsors.
• Receive, sample, store and/or distribute all materials required for production.
• Facilitate day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility, production equipment, and sing instrumentation.
• Perform hands-on execution of manufacturing procedures, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and master batch records (MBRs).
• Lead and/or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions.
• Clean and maintain all production equipment.
• Record and maintain systems regarding cGMP compliance such as consumable inventory levels, area classification requirements, or site environmental monitoring.
• Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in analytical chemistry/engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, use, and maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment and cleanroom facilities preferred.
• Experience in the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products preferred.
• Foundational expertise in the setup, operation, and maintenance of conventional analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC/TLC/etc.) and modern chromatography data systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements, including the ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.
• Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Desire to create, develop, and mature manufacturing and sing processes, and facility and systems infrastructure, to streamline operational efficiency across a broad range of products.
• Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours to accommodate routine production schedules among qualified facilities.
• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred.
• Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds as needed.
• Travel as necessary based on business needs (around 35% travel).

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including 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, and work-life resources.

Schedule

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time anywhere between the hours of 2:00a and 10:00a. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Pay

Anticipated hourly range: $27.30 per hour - $38.30 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.