Radiopharmaceutical Lab Technician — Night Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is hiring in Albuquerque for a Nuclear Manufacturing role responsible for producing radiopharmaceuticals in an ISO-clean environment. The position requires operating both day and night shifts, with Sunday–Friday rotation and varying start times.

Training includes hands-on components and extensive safety and quality protocols. The role involves manufacturing, quality control testing, inventory management in SAP, and daily production coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent; science education is preferred.
• 0-1 years experience preferred.
• Lab experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts (facility operates at night).
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to follow detailed processing instructions repeatedly.
• Ability to manage several tasks; strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to see fine particulates and colors in liquids.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.

Responsibilities

• Complete training, including e-learning and hands-on components, to demonstrate proficiency.
• Manufacture radioactive isotopes (setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution).
• Conduct quality control tests on each batch using listed instruments.
• Work in ISO 7 cleanroom to prepare product and customer vials.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5/7/8 areas.
• Coordinate daily production run schedules based on needs.
• Maintain production records, reports and documentation.
• Manage SAP Inventory including receiving, inspecting, and cycle counts.
• Perform daily radiation safety tasks and general lab cleaning.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science education preferred

Tools

SAP

Gas Chromatograph

HPLC

Dose Calibrator

Analytical balance

TLC Scanner

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is hiring in Albuquerque for a Nuclear Manufacturing role responsible for producing radiopharmaceuticals in an ISO-clean environment. The position requires operating both day and night shifts, with Sunday–Friday rotation and varying start times.

Training includes hands-on components and extensive safety and quality protocols. The role involves manufacturing, quality control testing, inventory management in SAP, and daily production coordination.