Scientist, Nuclear Manufacturing

Cardinal Health, Inc.; New Augusta (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Indianapolis manages nuclear manufacturing for time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated setting. You will produce clinical trial materials, support technology transfer, and ensure adherence to GMP, safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes data integrity, documentation, and collaboration across teams, with potential off-shift hours to align with production schedules. Anticipated salary range is disclosed and benefits are extensive.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering with at least four years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Background in product research and development preferred
• Experience in working in a clean room environment with EH&S regulation

Responsibilities

• Perform and execute production for client drug products, including routine clinical trial manufacturing and developmental studies.
• Evaluate and transfer testing procedures for radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Assist on creation of protocols and documentation for technology transfer and qualification.
• Lead investigations and document deviations during technology transfer and routine production.
• Train facility personnel on new procedures and support after transfer.
• Facilitate operation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Communicate safety, quality and compliance issues to leadership.
• Create and modify SOPs and relevant maintenance documentation.
• Provide input to product development regarding sponsor product manufacturing.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

Data integrity

Documentation practices

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent

Job description

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.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.