Lab Technician

Cardinal Health•East Hartford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 8pm - 4am (first shift comes in at 8pm and last shift comes in at 4am on average). Rotating shifts. Must be willing to work weekends as part of a rotation, and holidays are contingent upon customer demands Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)
Effective written and verbal English communication skills
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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred. Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred)
0-1 years of experience preferred
Lab experience highly preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred

Responsibilities

Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency
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)
Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production
Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments
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