Lab Technician

Cardinal Health; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing operator to support the production of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated environment. The role involves synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, and distribution of products to support patient treatment.

You will conduct quality control testing with specialized instruments, perform environmental monitoring in ISO rooms, and coordinate production runs while maintaining strict documentation and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (or equivalent work experience).

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes including synthesis setup and hot cell manipulations.
• Conducts quality control testing of each batch using analytical instruments.
• Operates in ISO 7 cleanroom to produce product and customer vials.
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinates daily production run schedules based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintains daily production records and reports with strong documentation practices.
• Manages SAP Inventory including receiving materials and cycle counts.
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Tools

Gas chromatograph

Dose calibrator

HPLC

TLC plate scanner

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.

Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week. This position operates Sunday - Thursday from 7:30pm-4:00am and alternates Monday - Friday from 3:00am-11:30am based on business need (rotating). Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

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.