Lab Technician (Nights)

225 Cardinal Health 414, LLC; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a candidate for Nuclear Manufacturing roles responsible for producing radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated environment. The position involves training, process setup, quality control testing, and operating in ISO cleanrooms to prepare product and customer vials.

You will work shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays as part of a rotation, with overtime as needed. Strong documentation, safety, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred).
• HPLC or GC experience preferred.
• 0-1 yrs lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive training and hands-on components to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct quality control testing of each batch (gas chromatograph, dose calibrator, multi-channel analyzer, TLC plate scanner, HPLC, analytical balance, PTS, laminar flow hood, fume hood).
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product and customer vials for drug production.
• Environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain daily production records and documentation; prepare reports.

Skills

Cleanroom work

Quality control testing

Documentation

SAP Inventory

Overnights

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HPLC

GC

Pumps/Sans?

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

Full-time - 40 hours per week - Overnights Monday - Friday Start time anytime from 7pm to 12am. End time from 3:30am to 8:30am or until work is complete (schedule is based on business needs). Training can be day shift schedule (typically around 7am or 8am - 3:30 pm or 4:30pm) Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as part of a rotation Must be willing to work overtime as needed 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)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC) experience, preferred
• 0-1 yrs of Lab experience, highly preferred
• Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)
• Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred
• Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time and repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions
• 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
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects
• Ability to be an effective team member

Salary

Anticipated hourly range: $20.60 per hour - $32.34 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

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: 12/4/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate.

Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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 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.

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