Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flex spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing team member to support the production of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated setting. The role involves overnight shifts, weekend rotations, and overtime as required to meet customer/demand needs.

You will participate in training, perform synthesis setup, QC testing, and packaging of product vials in ISO cleanrooms, while maintaining accurate records and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; science background preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience preferred.
• Lab experience highly preferred.
• Able to work overnight shift (facility operates at night).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to follow detailed processing instructions.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle up to 75 pounds and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive training including e-learning and hands-on components.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct quality control testing with GC, dose calibrator, MCA, TLC, HPLC, balances, PTS and hoods.
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to produce product and customer vials.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 areas.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain daily production records and prepare reports.
• Manage SAP inventory including receiving and cycle counts.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

English communication

Follow instructions

Multitask

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Science background preferred

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

• Sunday night/Monday morning - Friday

• Must be willing to start working ANY 8hr shift between 8pm - 4am (first shift comes in at 8pm and last shift comes in at 4am on average). Rotating shifts.

• Must be willing to work weekends as part of a rotation, and holidays are contingent upon customer demands

• 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)

• 0-1 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

• 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 manage weight up to 75 pounds

• 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

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.