Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Health•Las Vegas, NV

9d•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 Laboratory Technician will manufacture radioactive isotopes, conduct quality control testing, work in an ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production, and perform environmental and personnel monitoring. This role also coordinates the daily production run schedule, demonstrates strong documentation practices, manages SAP Inventory, and performs daily radiation safety tasks along with general lab cleaning.

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
Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on basic and routine assignments
Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under close supervision
All work is reviewed for accuracy
Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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