Lab Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay wage access

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Omaha, NE, seeks a Nuclear Manufacturing technician to support the production of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated setting, with emphasis on safety and quality assurance.

The role includes rigorous training and hands-on activities to ensure operator proficiency in a nuclear manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include setting up synthesis, hot cell manipulations, batch distribution, and rigorous QC testing using instruments such as HPLC,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or practical experience.
• HPLC or GC experience preferred.
• Basic English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive training and hands-on components to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes including synthesis setup and hot cell manipulations.
• Conduct QC testing of each batch using analytical instruments.

Skills

Overnight work capability

English reading & writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Science education preferred

Tools

HPLC

GC

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

• 40 hours per week
• Shift can change depending on multiple internal factors.
• The typical schedule is usually Sunday night through Thursday night from 8:00 pm to 4:30 am. Overtime as needed.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

This position is benefit eligible the first day ofemployment.Thisincludes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

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 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

Pay rate

$23.00 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

Application window anticipated to close

11/22/2026

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.