Night-Shift Nuclear Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,011,000 - 75,280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage (short & long-term

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing operator in Phoenix to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals in a controlled, regulated environment. The role involves synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution, and comprehensive QC testing of each batch.

You will work in ISO 7/5/8 cleanrooms, follow SOPs, maintain production records, and coordinate daily production schedules while leveraging SAP inventory processes. Overnight shifts and overtime are required.

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 lift 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

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

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

Dose Calibrator

HPLC

TLC Plate Scanner

SAP Inventory

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing operator in Phoenix to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals in a controlled, regulated environment. The role involves synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution, and comprehensive QC testing of each batch.

You will work in ISO 7/5/8 cleanrooms, follow SOPs, maintain production records, and coordinate daily production schedules while leveraging SAP inventory processes. Overnight shifts and overtime are required.