Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Denver, CO, is seeking personnel for Nuclear Manufacturing to support time-sensitive radiopharmaceutical production in a highly regulated setting. You will learn and perform synthesis setup, operate hot cells, and distribute materials under ISO-cleanroom conditions.

The role requires handling multiple tasks, following SOPs, and maintaining quality records. Training includes safety, environmental monitoring, and documentation; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Chemistry/Science preferred).
• 0-1 years experience; lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and careful attention to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and hands-on components to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes and perform synthesis setup.
• Conduct quality control testing using GC, dose calibrator, HPLC, TLC, and related tools.
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom producing product vials for patients.
• Monitor environmental and personnel safety across ISO environments.
• Coordinate daily production schedules based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain records, write reports, and manage SAP inventory.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Gas Chromatograph

HPLC

Job description

Pay rate: $23.90 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: 11/02/2026

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: This position operates both day and night shifts and requires working Sunday-Friday with start times varying from 9:00pm to a 10:00am with occasional weekend work


• 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).


• 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.