Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Health•Houston, TX

6d•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. This role will successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency. The technician will manufacture radioactive isotopes, conduct quality control testing, work in an ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials, and perform environmental and personnel monitoring. They will also coordinate the daily production run schedule, demonstrate strong documentation practices, and manage SAP Inventory. This position requires comfort working in a nuclear environment and adherence to strict quality guidelines.

Requirements

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
Must be able to work overnight shift (Facility operates at night.)
Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry desired.
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 up to 75 pounds as needed
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.
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
Ability to travel up to 10 percent
Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice

Nice To Haves

Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc. preferred).
Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry desired.

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