Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages advance via myFlexPay

FSAs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Glendale Heights, IL, is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing technician to support production of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals.

The role operates on a Sunday–Thursday night schedule with rotating shifts and requires adherence to FDA/NRC/DOT requirements. You will learn, perform, and document batch manufacturing, quality testing, and safety tasks in ISO cleanrooms, including SAP inventory management and environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, sciences preferred.
• 0–1 years of experience preferred; lab experience valued.
• Must be able to work overnight shift.
• Prior regulated manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; good color discernment and vision.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive training and demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes and set up synthesis
• Perform quality control tests with standard lab equipment
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to produce product and customer vials
• Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 areas
• Coordinate daily production runs based on customer and pharmacy needs
• Maintain production records and documentation; manage SAP inventory
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and routine lab cleaning

Skills

English communication

Detail-oriented

Multiple task handling

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Hearing/speaking English

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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. 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 desired.

• 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 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

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:$24.41 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 window anticipated to close:09/21/2026

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.