Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSAs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Albuquerque, NM is hiring for a nuclear manufacturing support role. This position involves manufacturing radioactive isotopes, quality control testing, and maintaining thorough documentation.

The role requires ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed, with a focus on safety and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Cardinal Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; science background preferred.
• 0–1 years of work experience; lab exposure preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures radioactive isotopes in hot cell setup and distribution.
• Conducts quality control testing using listed equipment.
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to prepare product and customer vials.
• Performs radiation safety tasks and daily monitoring activities.
• Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintains production and quality records; ensures traceability in SAP.

Skills

English communication

Lab experience

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Overnight shift

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay rate: $21.00 per hour Bonus eligible: No

Application window anticipated to close: 08/17/2026

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

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: This position operates both day and night shifts and requires working Sunday-Friday with start times varying from 9:00pm to 10:00am with occasional weekend work. Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days and overtime as needed.

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.

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 as needed
• 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
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice

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. 10 percent travel.

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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.

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