Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Carriage Court (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Work-Life resources

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing associate to join our facility in Georgia. The role involves manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated environment and performing extensive training to ensure proficiency in all tasks.

You will work in ISO cleanroom settings, perform quality controls, manage SAP inventory, and adhere to cGMP and GDP standards while supporting cross-functional teams to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Science background preferred.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes, including synthesis setup and hot cell manipulations.
• Conducts quality control testing of each batch with GC, dose calibrator, HPLC, and other tools.
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to prepare product and customer vials.
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 settings.
• Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintains daily production records and reporting; documents SOP-compliant activities.
• Manages SAP Inventory: receiving, inspecting, and cycle counts.
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.
• Adheres to cGMP and GDP in all procedures.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet production expectations.

Skills

English communication

SOP adherence

Inventory management

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Science background preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sign on Bonus: $1500 New Hire Sign on Bonus

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 to produce 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 10:00p to 6:00a ( 8 hour shift). Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Responsibilities in this role 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
• Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with SOPs
• Ability to perform general maintenance
• Ability to work in and maintain a sterile environment, including required cleaning of equipment and facility
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met
• Disciplined approach to adhering to a large volume of SOPs, with the ability to adapt to process improvements
• Ability to learn and utilize technology to support manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Education in sciences 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 required
• 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.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting between 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions.
• Ability to hear, write (English), and speak (English) clearly 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.

Bonus eligible:No

Pay rate: $22.00 per hour

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: 10/15/2026

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.