Scientist, Nuclear Manufacturing

Cardinal Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Indianapolis seeks a Scientist for Nuclear Manufacturing to perform production of radiopharmaceuticals, support technology transfer, and qualifications in a regulated GMP environment. You will lead investigations, train staff, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and documentation.

The role requires 4–8 years in GMP pharma/biotech manufacturing, a life sciences or engineering degree, and ability to work shifts as needed in a complex production setting.

Qualifications

• Requires 4–8 years of GMP manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering preferred.
• Experience in clean room environments and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform production for client drug products, including routine clinical trial manufacturing and development.
• Evaluate, adapt, and transfer testing procedures for technology transfer and qualification.
• Generate study reports and assist with protocol creation and controlled documentation.
• Execute equipment qualifications and provide feedback to improve qualifications.
• Lead investigations and document deviations; train personnel on new procedures.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance communications to leadership.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Data integrity

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering

Tools

SOPs

Documentation practices

Job description

## Scientist, Nuclear ManufacturingApply: IN-Indianapolis-Innovation Center: Full time: Posted Today: 20185945***What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health*** Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.***Responsibilities**** Perform and execute production for client drug products, including routine clinical trial manufacturing and developmental studies.* Evaluate, create, adapt, and transfer testing procedures established by internal product development teams and external product sponsors for our Indianapolis theranostics cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.* Assist on creation of protocols and controlled documentation necessary to enable the technology transfer and qualification of contracted products. Generate study reports where required.* Execute equipment qualifications developed in partnership with Validations personnel, as well as provide feedback and improvements to qualifications.* Lead investigations and document deviations that occurred during technology transfer and routine production activities.* Train facility personnel on new procedures and provide support to the facilities following completion of technology transfer.* Facilitate day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment. Clean and maintain all manufacturing equipment.* Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to leadership.* Perform relevant documentation for maintenance activities, as well as modify and create SOPs.* Provide input to the Product Development team regarding sponsor product manufacturing.***Qualifications**** 4-8 years of experience, preferred* Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred* Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering with at least four years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. A background in product research and development is preferred.* Experience in working in a clean room environment, paying special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulation. Position may require lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.* Experience in working directly on client projects and products, and providing guidance and support for implementation challenges.* Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements, including the ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.* Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.* Desire to create, develop, and mature testing processes, and facility and systems infrastructure, to streamline operational efficiency across a broad range of products.* Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours to accommodate routine production schedules among qualified facilities.* Experience working with radioactive isotopes not required, but is preferred.***What is expected of you and others at this level**** Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects* May contribute to the development of policies and procedures* Works on complex projects of large scope* Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems* Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives* Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects* Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives* May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues**Anticipated salary range:**$92,000.00-$118,170.00**Bonus eligible:**No**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health savings account (HSA)* 401k savings plan* Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Work-Life resources* Paid parental leave* Healthy lifestyle programs**Application window anticipated to close:** 11/14/2026 \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.