Lab Technician

Cardinal Health; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Cardinal Health operates Nuclear Manufacturing to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated environment and cyclotron facility. The team handles radioactive materials with safety training and strict regulatory adherence, ensuring accurate documentation and production controls.

We require a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and readiness for overnight shifts; strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related science highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes (includes synthesis set up, hot cell manipulations, distribution)
• Conducts quality control testing of each batch (utilizing GC, dose calibrator, MCA, TLC, HPLC, analytical balance, PTS, 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 5/7/8 environments
• Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs
• Demonstrates strong documentation practices, oral communication, and writing skills; maintains daily production records, reports
• Manages SAP Inventory (receiving materials, inspecting materials, cycle counts)
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks, along with general lab cleaning

Skills

Laboratory safety

English communication

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Overnight shift availability

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's in biology/chemistry preferred

Tools

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

• 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 coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

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.

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.