Lab Technician II

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.

The primary work environment consists of a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility for the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition.  Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards.  The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group.  Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate. 

Schedule

40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from a start time anywhere between the hours of 10:00p and 6:00a midnight. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Responsibilities in this role:

• Start and operate control tests on instruments and pharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, company and manufacturer’s guidelines including K222, TLC, FDG TLS, pH test, half-life determination, LAL endotoxin test, sterility testing, purity (visual), radio nuclidic testing (MCA), filter integrity and solvency (GC).
• Start and operate the following equipment: gas chromatograph, dose calibrator, multi-channel analyzer, TLC plate scanner, high pressure liquid chromatograph, heating block, hot plate, pyrogen oven, incubator, analytical balance, desiccators, PTS, laminar flow hood and fume hood.
• Monitor and interpret production methods during synthesis via computer and stack monitor. 
•  Perform radiation safety tasks including well checks and efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes and surveys, waste management and meter checks.  Operate and record results from personal dosimetry devices, GM meters, stack monitor and neutron meter. 
• Perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily delivery records, report preparation and maintenance records.  Oversee work and training of others handling radioactivity.  Perform general laboratory and facility clean up.
• Initiate cyclotron software; perform visual operating inspections and cyclotron start-up.  Operate cyclotron to produce isotopes, conditioning runs, target loading and emptying, target selection, drying of lines, etc.
• Compound chemicals used by the synthesis module and for solvents during QC procedures.  Dispense and weigh chemicals and prepare the final product vials and Sep Paks used during the preparation/dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Change Frit filters O18 water and perform other user level maintenance for cyclotron operation.  Identify corrective action for failed tests of synthesis box software.
• Survey and wipe the outgoing radiation products according to the Department of Transportation, State, Federal and company guidelines.
• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the function/department are met.
• Models the Leadership Essentials to create a culture that brings out the best in all…driving higher levels of performance and creating a competitive advantage.  Refer to the Leadership Essentials that apply to this role – “Operations and Manufacturing”.
• Providing expertise in characterizing pharma drug products utilizing HPLC, GC.
• Conducting stability, impurity and degradation studies contributing to product identification and qualification activities
• Generating, reporting, interpreting and recording high quality and accurate analytical chemistry data and information.
• Train and support laboratory and process personnel in utilizing these methods and procedures.
• Set up tests, operate equipment, record data, and use unsupervised discretion in the evaluation of data, often working without supervision.
• Experience must include analyzing samples by GC/HPLC

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related science highly preferred.
• Previous 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 required.
• Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of the Tech I Chem/Pharma position.
• Must be fluent in Math, Physics and Radiation principles in order to successfully complete Authorized User training program
• Ability to analyze fairly complex data and develop recommendations and solutions
• Attentive to detail, demonstrates stong initiative and able to work with changing priorities
• Assists with monitoring and maintenance of applicable equipment
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment
• Excellent documentation practices
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively
• Strong customer, quality and results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to be an effective team member 
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
• Understanding  of cGMP, GLP, FDA, NRC and OSHA regulations
• Strong customer service skills

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 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:  5/29/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The primary work environment consists of a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility for the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition.  Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards.  The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group.  Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

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.

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