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Lab Technician

at Cardinal Health in Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Job Description

At Cardinal Health, we’re developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive\. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities\.

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health

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\.

The primary work environment consists of a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility for the production of PETradiopharmaceuticals,which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition\. Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards\. The facility is operated under well\-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group\. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation\. Noise levels are considered low to moderate\.

Accountabilities in this role 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

This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment\. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more\!

Schedule: 40 hours per week\. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time of 12:00a midnight to 8:00a\.Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need\.

Sign On Bonus:

+ $1500 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

+ High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work 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 required
+ 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\.
+ Lifting: Frequent lifting between 50\-75 lbs\.
+ 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\.

What is expected of you and others at this level in Nuclear Manufacturing for functional success

+ Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures \(SOPs\) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices \(cGMP\) requirements including Good Documentation Practices \(GDP\)

+ Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with SOPs
+ Ability to perform general maintenance
+ Ability to work in and maintain a sterile environment, including required cleaning of equipment and facility
+ Work in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met
+ Disciplined approach to adhering to a large volume of SOPs, with the ability to adapt to process improvements
+ Ability to learn and utilize technology to support manufacturing processes
+ Ability to manage inventory

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background\. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day\. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law\.

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We are a team of nearly 48,000 mission\-driven partners striving each day to advance healthcare and improve lives\. We are Essential to care\.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc\. \(NYSE: CAH\) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of care, working with more than 4,500 sourcing and manufacturing partners to deliver end\-to\-end solutions and data\-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day\. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care\.

With 50 years of experience, approximately 44,000 employees and operations in more than 30 countries, Cardinal Health seizes the opportunity to address healthcare’s most complicated challenges – now, and in the future\.

On Thursday, Jan\. 7, 2021, we celebrated the day our founder, Bob Walter, had the vision to start a business that became known as Cardinal Health\.

One of the most important ways we celebrated was by giving back to the communities where we live and work\. 2021 was a “Year of Service” for all Cardinal Health employees around the world\.

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Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status\.

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Job Posting: JC239735071

Posted On: May 07, 2023

Updated On: Jul 13, 2023

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