What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

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.

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Schedule: 

• Full-time - 40 hours per week
• Saturday-Tuesday, 10:00am-8:30pm (10-hour shifts) or until work is complete
• Must be willing to work holidays, alternate shifts and schedules, and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Independently performs advanced radiopharmaceutical manufacturing activities using radioactive isotopes/materials, ensuring safe, compliant production with minimal supervision.
• Maintains full proficiency in required training programs and serves as a resource for onboarding and mentoring Tech I employees, supporting both e?learning and hands?on components.
• Executes and verifies complex manufacturing and characterization steps in accordance with SOPs, identifying procedural gaps or deviations and escalating or troubleshooting as appropriate to protect product quality.
• Applies in?depth understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory expectations, proactively identifying compliance risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Conducts thorough, contemporaneous documentation and performs first?level review of batch records and logbooks to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to Quality review.
• Performs-and troubleshoots when necessary-routine and advanced cleaning, equipment setup, preventative maintenance, batch execution, and distribution activities, supporting operational continuity.
• Interprets and applies FDA regulations relevant to assigned tasks, exercising sound judgment when making compliance?related decisions in real time.
• Conducts both routine and specialized radioactive contamination wipes and radiation surveys, independently assessing survey results and initiating appropriate safety or corrective actions in alignment with ALARA principles.
• Executes materials management tasks, including inventory control and powered industrial truck (forklift) operation, ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation of regulated materials.
• Operates company delivery vehicle to retrieve radioactive material and deliver finished drug products, demonstrating strong situational awareness and adherence to all DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Redlines, authors, or updates SOPs, manufacturing batch records, and training materials.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, internal audits, and supports CAPA and NCR investigations.
• Serves as a technical resource for Tech I, Nuclear Manufacturing staff.
• Performs root-cause analysis for minor equipment or process failures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• Background in sciences, chemistry, or laboratory experience a plus
• 1-4 years of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience in similar regulated industry preferred
• Physical dexterity for reaching, lifting, and handling small components
• Ability to label, dispense, finish, and package drug product with strong hand?eye coordination
• Radioactive material handling experience a plus
• Ability to follow detailed processing instructions, communicate clearly and concisely with team members in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Strong multitasking, focus, and sound judgment
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) experience is a plus
• Valid driver?s license required

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $33.22 per hour

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: 07/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly 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.