Laboratory Technician

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 works the night shift and operates with rotating shifts, Sun-Thurs from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, or Mon-Fri 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM with variation in schedule based on business need.

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

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).

• 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 lift 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

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: $25.00 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