Chemist, Nuclear Manufacturing

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.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday

• Overnights and Early mornings

• Schedule can vary but you must be willing to work what is needed based off of business needs.

• Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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)

• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments

• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production

• 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

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

• Advanced chromatography skills

• Provide feedback on method development around time of Tech Transfer

• Communication with external innovator/sponsor

• Ability to lead; judgement to prioritize quickly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred. Sciences preferred

• 0-2 years of experience preferred

• Lab experience highly preferred

• Prior experience working with HPLC and GC, including maintenance and peak analysis preferred

• Experience and understanding of radiation and radioactive materials preferred

• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as a member of a team

• Must be able to work overnight shift/different shifts based on business needs

• Ability to travel (~10%) within the region and network to support other facilities if needed by the business

• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry preferred

• Effective written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks

• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity

• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems

• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions

• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated hourly range: $33.60 per hour - $47.90 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 05/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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

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.