Nuclear Manufacturing Operator (Nights)

Cardinal Health•East Rutherford, NJ

8d•$20 - $31

About The Position

Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to production costs and maintenance activities, including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. The Nuclear Manufacturing team produces time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity-driven, highly regulated environment to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring. This full-time position works overnight, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Start times range from 7 p.m. to midnight, with end times from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or until work is complete. Training may take place on a day-shift schedule, typically around 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The operator must be flexible to work different shifts and schedules, including alternate shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed. The role completes extensive training and manufactures radioactive isotopes, performs batch quality-control testing, works in cleanrooms, and supports production scheduling, documentation, inventory management, radiation safety, and laboratory cleanliness. Work is performed under close supervision, within established procedures and quality guidelines, and is reviewed for accuracy. The anticipated hourly pay range is $19.90 to $31.13. The role is not bonus eligible. Cardinal Health offers benefits and programs to support health and well-being. The application window is anticipated to close on 11/25/2026.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience; listed as preferred.
Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, evaluate operating conditions, and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to work overnight shifts; the facility operates at night.
Flexibility to work different shifts and schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Education in a science field such as chemistry or biology.
0–1 years of experience.
Laboratory experience, highly preferred.
Prior manufacturing experience, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands-on components, and demonstrate and maintain proficiency.
Manufacture radioactive isotopes, including synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, and distribution.
Conduct quality-control testing of each batch using laboratory equipment.
Work in an ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for drug production.
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 production records and other documentation; prepare reports and maintenance records; and perform clerical and administrative tasks.
Manage SAP inventory, including receiving and inspecting materials and maintaining cycle counts.
Perform daily radiation-safety tasks and general laboratory cleaning.
Work rotating weekends and holidays, alternate shifts and schedules, and overtime as needed.