Lab Technician

Cardinal Health•New Orleans, LA

16d

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Manufacturing team manufactures time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a highly regulated environment to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring. The primary work environment includes a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility used to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals. The facility is maintained in a clean, orderly condition and operates under closely monitored State and Federal regulations. Employees handle radioactive materials and receive specific training and routine monitoring to keep radiation exposure within regulatory guidelines. Noise levels are low to moderate. This role works 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday on an eight-hour overnight shift starting between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., plus one Saturday and Sunday per month. Flexibility to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs is required. The technician manufactures radioactive isotopes, performs batch quality-control testing, prepares product and customer vials in cleanroom environments, monitors environmental and personnel conditions, and supports production scheduling, inventory, radiation safety, documentation, and facility maintenance. Work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour. After completing certification at six months, the rate increases to $22.00 per hour. The position is not bonus eligible, though a $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered. Cardinal Health provides a range of benefits and supports an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience; preferred.
Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, evaluate operating conditions, and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work the overnight shift; the facility operates at night.
Frequent lifting of 50–75 pounds.
Ability to see fine particulate matter and differentiate colors in liquid solutions.
Ability to hear, write in English, and speak English clearly to communicate in a manufacturing setting.
Manual dexterity for equipment operation, with occasional reaching and lifting of small objects.
Ability to be an effective team member.

Nice To Haves

Education in sciences preferred.
Laboratory experience highly preferred.
Prior manufacturing experience, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry, desired.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning and hands-on components, and maintain proficiency.
Manufacture radioactive isotopes, including synthesis setup, hot-cell manipulations, and distribution.
Conduct quality-control testing of each batch using laboratory equipment.
Make product and customer vials for drug production in an ISO 7 cleanroom.
Perform environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments.
Coordinate daily production-run schedules based on customer and pharmacy needs.
Maintain strong documentation practices and communicate orally and in writing.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks, including maintaining daily production records, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
Manage SAP inventory, including receiving and inspecting materials and maintaining cycle counts.
Perform daily radiation-safety tasks and general laboratory cleaning.
Execute SOPs in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with SOPs.
Perform general maintenance.
Work in and maintain a sterile environment, including cleaning equipment and the facility.
Partner with cross-functional teams to meet product and production expectations and demands.
Follow a large volume of SOPs while adapting to process improvements.
Learn and use technology to support manufacturing processes.
Manage inventory.