Nuclear Manufacturing Technician II

Cardinal Health•Aurora, CO

4d•$21 - $33

About The Position

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. 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. $1,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week Saturday–Tuesday, 10:00am–8:30pm (10-hour shifts) or until work is complete Must be willing to work holidays, alternate shifts and schedules, and overtime as needed

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
1-4 years of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience in similar regulated industry preferred
Physical dexterity for reaching, lifting, and handling small components
Ability to label, dispense, finish, and package drug product with strong hand‑eye coordination
Ability to follow detailed processing instructions, communicate clearly and concisely with team members in a manufacturing environment
Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
Strong multitasking, focus, and sound judgment
Strong customer service and teamwork skills
Valid driver’s license required
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under moderate degree of supervision
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Nice To Haves

Background in sciences, chemistry, or laboratory experience a plus
Radioactive material handling experience a plus
Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Independently performs advanced radiopharmaceutical manufacturing activities using radioactive isotopes/materials, ensuring safe, compliant production with minimal supervision.
Maintains full proficiency in required training programs and serves as a resource for onboarding and mentoring Tech I employees, supporting both e‑learning and hands‑on components.
Executes and verifies complex manufacturing and characterization steps in accordance with SOPs, identifying procedural gaps or deviations and escalating or troubleshooting as appropriate to protect product quality.
Applies in‑depth understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory expectations, proactively identifying compliance risks and recommending corrective actions.
Conducts thorough, contemporaneous documentation and performs first‑level review of batch records and logbooks to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to Quality review.
Performs—and troubleshoots when necessary—routine and advanced cleaning, equipment setup, preventative maintenance, batch execution, and distribution activities, supporting operational continuity.
Interprets and applies FDA regulations relevant to assigned tasks, exercising sound judgment when making compliance‑related decisions in real time.
Conducts both routine and specialized radioactive contamination wipes and radiation surveys, independently assessing survey results and initiating appropriate safety or corrective actions in alignment with ALARA principles.
Executes materials management tasks, including inventory control and powered industrial truck (forklift) operation, ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation of regulated materials.
Operates company delivery vehicle to retrieve radioactive material and deliver finished drug products, demonstrating strong situational awareness and adherence to all DOT and regulatory requirements.
Redlines, authors, or updates SOPs, manufacturing batch records, and training materials.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, internal audits, and supports CAPA and NCR investigations.
Serves as a technical resource for Tech I, Nuclear Manufacturing staff.
Performs root-cause analysis for minor equipment or process failures.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs