Chemist, Nuclear Manufacturing

225 Cardinal Health 414, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Manufacturing unit is responsible for producing time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated environment. The team operates 8-hour night shifts and must be flexible to work different schedules, including overtime, to meet production needs.

Responsibilities include synthesis setup, quality control testing, environmental monitoring, and SAP inventory management. The role requires a science background, HPLC/GC experience, and the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred).
• Prior experience working with HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) required, and GC (gas chromatography) experience preferred.
• Advanced chromatography skills preferred.
• Ability to travel (15%) within the region and network to support other facilities.
• 0-2 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 preferred.
• Able to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes (includes synthesis set up, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conducts quality control testing of each batch using appropriate instrumentation.
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments.
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production.
• 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.
• Provides feedback on method development around time of Tech Transfer.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues as needed.
• Communicates with external innovator/sponsor.
• May need to lead and needs to exercise judgement to prioritize quickly.
• Travels within region and network to support other facilities as assigned.

Skills

HPLC experience

GC experience

Quality documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Science background preferred

Tools

SAP Inventory

Job description

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. Schedule 40 hours per week Rotating shifts. Must be willing to work any 8 hour shift between 8:00 pm - 4:00 am based on business needs. Holiday and weekend rotations Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production
• 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
• Provides feedback on method development around time of Tech Transfer
• Troubleshoots equipment issues as needed
• Communicates with external innovator/sponsor
• May need to lead and needs to exercise judgement to prioritize quickly
• Travels within region and network to support other facilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred)
• Prior experience working with HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) required, and GC (gas chromatography) experience preferred
• Advanced chromatography skills preferred
• Ability to travel (15%) within the region and network to support other facilities
• 0-2 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 preferred
• 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 manage weight up to 75 lbs
• 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
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to lead; judgement to prioritize quickly

Salary and Benefits

• Anticipated hourly range: $30.60 per hour - $43.60 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 Deadline

Application window anticipated to close: 11/22/2026

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity 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.

About the Company

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.