Chemist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 3,719,520 - 5,276,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional for Nuclear Manufacturing in Georgia. The role supports radiopharmaceutical production, ensuring strict adherence to FDA, NRC, and DOT regulations and robust cGMP practices.

The position requires operating production equipment and analytical instruments, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Some off-shift hours and up to 35% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in analytical chemistry/engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience operating pharmaceutical production equipment and cleanrooms preferred.
• Experience in radiopharmaceutical production preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC/TLC) and data systems preferred.
• Ability to work in controlled environments with EH&S regulations.
• Commitment to data integrity and compliant documentation.
• Ability to work with others and build relationships.
• Willingness to work periodic off-shift hours and travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities from internal development and external sponsors.
• Receive, sample, store and distribute materials for production.
• Maintain and operate production equipment and testing instrumentation.
• Perform manufacturing procedures following SOPs and MBRs.
• Lead or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions.
• Clean and maintain production equipment.
• Record and maintain cGMP compliance data and inventory.
• Communicate safety, quality, and compliance issues to site leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in analytical chemistry or engineering

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

Chromatography data systems

Job description

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.

Schedule

• Full-time 40 hours per week.
• The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time anywhere between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for an 8 hour day. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing activities from internal product development and external sponsors.
• Receive, sample, store and/or distribute all materials required for production.
• Facilitate day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility, production equipment, and testing instrumentation.
• Perform hands‑on execution of manufacturing procedures, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and master batch records (MBRs).
• Lead and/or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions.
• Clean and maintain all production equipment.
• Record and maintain systems regarding cGMP compliance such as consumable inventory levels, area classification requirements, or site environmental monitoring.
• Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in analytical chemistry/engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, use, and maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment and cleanroom facilities preferred.
• Experience in the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products preferred.
• Foundational expertise in the setup, operation, and maintenance of conventional analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC/TLC/etc.) and modern chromatography data systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements, including the ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.
• Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Desire to create, develop, and mature manufacturing and testing processes, and facility and systems infrastructure, to streamline operational efficiency across a broad range of products.
• Flexibility to work periodic off‑shift hours to accommodate routine production schedules among qualified facilities.
• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds as needed.
• Travel as necessary based on business needs (around 35% travel).

Benefits

• 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

Anticipated hourly range: $27.30 per hour - $38.30 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.