Laboratory Technician

100 Cardinal Health, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Paid time off

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Nuclear Manufacturing division seeks a dedicated team member to produce and QC radiopharmaceutical products in a highly regulated setting. You will operate in ISO cleanrooms, manage production records, and coordinate schedules to meet customer needs while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to work a Sunday-Thursday night shift, typically 9:00pm-5:00am with overtime as needed, and may involve travel up to 10 percent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Education in sciences (chemistry, biology) preferred.
• 0–1 years of experience preferred.
• Lab experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts (facility operates at night).
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow detailed processing instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete training, including e-learning and hands-on components.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct quality control testing on each batch using listed instruments.
• Operate in ISO cleanroom to prepare product and customer vials.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO rooms.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on needs.
• Maintain documentation and daily production records.
• Manage SAP Inventory including receiving and cycle counts.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

English communication

Follow detailed instructions

Multitask management

Judgment & problem-solving

Team collaboration

Nuclear environment safety

Overtime readiness

Weekend/holiday rotation

Travel readiness

Manual dexterity

Color discrimination

Hearing and speaking English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science coursework preferred

Tools

SAP Inventory

Gas chromatograph

Dose calibrator

High pressure liquid chromatography

TLC plate scanner

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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/07/2026

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: Sunday-Thursday9;00pm-5:00am with 8 hour shifts with variation in schedule based on business need 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 undefined

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

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.

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.