Overnight Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

Cardinal Health, Inc.; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Time off

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an overnight shift professional for Nuclear Manufacturing in New Jersey. The role involves manufacturing time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated setting and performing quality control across multiple analytical instruments.

You will work in ISO cleanrooms, handle environmental monitoring, and coordinate production schedules while maintaining thorough records. The job requires flexibility for holidays and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Science education preferred (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive training to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct QC testing using GC, dose calibrator, MCA, TLC plate scanner, HPLC, balance, and hood.
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product and customer vials.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 environments.
• Coordinate daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs.
• Maintain daily production records, reports, and documentation.
• Manage SAP Inventory (receiving, inspecting materials, cycle counts).
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

Overnight shift readiness

Lab experience

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Science education (Chemistry, Biology)

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

Dose calibrator

HPLC

TLC Plate Scanner

SAP Inventory

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an overnight shift professional for Nuclear Manufacturing in New Jersey. The role involves manufacturing time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated setting and performing quality control across multiple analytical instruments.

You will work in ISO cleanrooms, handle environmental monitoring, and coordinate production schedules while maintaining thorough records. The job requires flexibility for holidays and overtime.