Lab Technician (Nights)

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health

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. 

Shift/Schedule

40 Hours per week

Sunday Night/Monday – Friday Morning

Rotating shifts. Must be willing to work any 8hr shift between 8pm – 3am, based on business needs.

Potential for some holiday work and weekend work

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

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).

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 60 lbs 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.

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 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: 10/18/2024 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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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