Radiopharmaceutical Lab Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates a nuclear manufacturing facility in a highly regulated environment to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals. The role involves training, synthesis setup, hot cell work, QC testing, and materials handling in ISO cleanrooms with strict radiation safety practices.

The position requires overnight shifts, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a compliant team within a regulated healthcare setting. Comprehensive benefits are available on start date.

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
• 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 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

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Team player

English communication

Nuclear environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas chromatograph

Dose calibrator

Multi-channel analyzer

TLC plate scanner

HPLC

Analytical balance

Laminar flow hood

Fume hood

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates a nuclear manufacturing facility in a highly regulated environment to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals. The role involves training, synthesis setup, hot cell work, QC testing, and materials handling in ISO cleanrooms with strict radiation safety practices.

The position requires overnight shifts, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a compliant team within a regulated healthcare setting. Comprehensive benefits are available on start date.