Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability cover

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing technician to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated setting. The role involves isotope production, QC testing, and documentation within ISO cleanrooms, with strict radiation safety and environmental monitoring.

The job requires overnight shifts, 40 hours per week, and flexibility to adjust schedules. Competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and a broad benefits package support health and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; biology/chemistry degree preferred.
• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals or regulated manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be able to work overnight shift in a night-operating facility.
• Strong reading, writing and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and multi-task effectively.
• Physically capable of lifting 50-75 lbs and working in controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes, including synthesis setup and distribution.
• Conducts quality control testing with GC, dose calibrator, HPLC and related tools.
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to produce vials for patients and customers.
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintains documentation, production records and reports with accuracy.
• Manages SAP inventory, material inspection and cycle counts.
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks and routine lab cleaning.

Skills

Radiopharmaceuticals

Quality control

ISO cleanroom

Documentation

Production scheduling

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry preferred

Tools

Gas chromatography

Dose calibrator

HPLC

TLC plate scanner

Analytical balance

Laminar flow hood

Fume hood

SAP Inventory

Job description

Sign on bonus: Now offering a $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 for the production of 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 a start time anywhere between the hours of 10:00p and 6:00a midnight. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Responsibilities in this role

• 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, required.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related science highly preferred.
• Previous 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 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.

Pay rate: $20.00 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 coverageli>
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 9/18/2026

The primary work environment consists of a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility for the production of 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.

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.