Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,520,000 - 79,151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing associate to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated environment, performing training, hot cell manipulations, QA, and SAP inventory management.

The role requires overnight shifts (Sunday-Thursday, 9:00pm–5:00am), 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and travel up to 10%. Strong written and spoken English and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent; sciences preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience preferred; lab experience preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shift.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a controlled/regulatory environment is desired.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture radioactive isotopes and perform related setup and distribution.
• Conduct QA testing on each batch using listed analytical equipment.
• Work in ISO cleanrooms to make product and customer vials.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinate daily production schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain production records and SAP inventory with proper cycle counts.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

English communication

Follow detailed instructions

Multitasking

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Color vision

Overnight shift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science education preferred

Tools

SAP

Gas chromatograph

Dose calibrator

HPLC

TLC plate scanner

Analytical balance

Laminar flow hood

Fume hood

Job description

Pay rate:$24.00 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

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
• Note, this shift is working overnight. Sunday-Thursday from 9:00pm-5:00am with 8 hour shifts
• 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.