Laboratory Technician

About the role

Nuclear Manufacturing contributes significantly to Cardinal Health's manufacturing operations by producing time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated environment. This role operates both day and night shifts, requiring flexibility to work Sunday through Friday with start times ranging from 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM, and occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands-on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency.
• Makes radioactive isotopes (including setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conducts quality control sing of each batch (using various instruments like 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 drug production.
• Demonstrates strong documentation practices, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including maintenance of daily production records, report preparation, and record maintenance.
• Manages SAP Inventory (includes receiving materials, inspecting materials for use, and conducting cycle counts).
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with preferred education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
• 0-1 years of experience preferred, with 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, is desired.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
• Able to manage several tasks at the same time and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Able to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions.
• Able to hear, write (English), and speak (English) clearly in a manufacturing setting.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects.
• Able to be an effective team member.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.
• Able to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation.
• Able to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation.
• Able to travel up to 10 percent.
• Able to work overtime with little or no advance notice.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a paid time off plan, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) savings plan, myFlexPay, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, healthy lifestyle programs, and more.