Nuclear Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Scientist

Nuclear Manufacturing Position

Pay Rate: $32.00 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 myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 09/20/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health by being 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 weekly / Full Time
• Weekend 2nd Shift
• Friday Monday 2:00pm 1:00am
• 4 days a week / 10 hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes and drug products (includes synthesis set up, hot cell manipulations, inspection, packaging, distribution)
• Assembles sterile vials in a controlled environment
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring
• Demonstrates strong documentation practices
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including maintenance of daily production records, report preparation and maintenance records
• Manages inventory (includes goods receiving, material inspection, and cycle counts)
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks, along with controlled area cleaning
• Executes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred
• Formulation or Aseptic Manufacturing experience preferred
• High School degree or GED preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Able to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions
• Multi-task, well-organized and detail-oriented

What is expected of you and others at this level in Manufacturing for functional success:

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.