Night-Shift Radiopharmaceutical Lab Technician (Sign-On Bonus)

cardinalhealth; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a nuclear manufacturing technician to support the production of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated setting. You will work on overnight shifts in a cleanroom environment, handling synthesis setup, QC testing, and inventory management to ensure patient-focused products meet quality standards.

The role requires detail-oriented multitaskers who can follow procedures, operate safely, and collaborate with teams across production and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; science education preferred.
• Lab experience preferred.
• Able to work overnight shift (facility operates at night).
• Manufacturing experience in controlled or regulated environment preferred.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to follow detailed processing instructions.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with sound judgment.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Color vision to differentiate colors in solutions.
• Clear hearing, writing and speaking English for manufacturing.
• Manual dexterity for equipment operation.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Complete training to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufactures radioactive isotopes (synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conducts QC testing using GC, dose calibrator, MCA, TLC plate scanner, HPLC, balance, PTS, and hoods.
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom making product and patient vials.
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain documentation, prepare reports, and production records.
• Manage SAP inventory (receiving, inspection, cycle counts).
• Daily radiation safety tasks and lab cleaning.

Skills

Lab experience

Overnight shift

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Physical strength

Color vision

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED

Science education preferred

Tools

SAP

Gas chromatograph

HPLC

TLC plate scanner

Dose calibrator

Laminar hood

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks a nuclear manufacturing technician to support the production of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a regulated setting. You will work on overnight shifts in a cleanroom environment, handling synthesis setup, QC testing, and inventory management to ensure patient-focused products meet quality standards.

The role requires detail-oriented multitaskers who can follow procedures, operate safely, and collaborate with teams across production and quality control.