Night Shift Radiopharmaceutical Lab Technician

Cardinal Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Nuclear Manufacturing operates a night shift in a highly regulated facility producing PET radiopharmaceuticals. Workers handle radioactive materials in ISO cleanrooms, following stringent safety and documentation standards to ensure patient-ready products.

Join a team where extensive training is provided, and benefits start on day one. The role requires overnight availability, flexibility for rotating schedules, and strict adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred).
• Previous 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.
• 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 weight up to 75 lbs
• 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

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 7, ISO 5, 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

Follow detailed instructions

Multi-tasking

Sound judgment

Written and verbal English

Manual dexterity

Team member

Overnight shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Science education preferred (Chemistry,Biology)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cardinal Health's Nuclear Manufacturing operates a night shift in a highly regulated facility producing PET radiopharmaceuticals. Workers handle radioactive materials in ISO cleanrooms, following stringent safety and documentation standards to ensure patient-ready products.

Join a team where extensive training is provided, and benefits start on day one. The role requires overnight availability, flexibility for rotating schedules, and strict adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.