Chemist, Nuclear Manufacturing
About The Position
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. Schedule 40 hours per week Sunday night/Monday morning - Friday Must be willing to start working any 8hr shift between 9pm - 3am. The schedule will be based off of business needs. Must be able to work overnight shift as facility operates at night. Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, holidays, days and overtime as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred. Sciences preferred
- 2 – 3 years HPLC experience preferred
- Lab experience highly preferred
- Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)
- Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills required
- 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 pounds
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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)
- Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments
- Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production
- 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
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Advanced chromatography skills
- Provide feedback on method development around time of Tech Transfer
- Communication with external innovator/sponsor
- Ability to lead; judgement to prioritize quickly
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
