Lab Technician

Cardinal Health

New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Biology, Calibration, Channel Strategies, Chemistry, Chromatographic Assay, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Disease Treatment, Documentation, Drug Products, English Language, Environmental Monitoring, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Medical Diagnosis, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Costing, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Record Keeping, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Supply Chain Management, Testing, Thin Layer Chromatography, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Writing Skills, eLearning
LOCATION
New Jersey
POSTED
18 days ago
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:

  • 40 Hours per week

  • Monday - Friday

  • Must be willing to start working any 8hr shift between 8pm - 4am. The schedule will be based off of business needs.

  • Training can be day shift schedule (typically around 8am - 4:30pm)

  • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as part of a rotation

  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed

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

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

Qualifications

  • 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 weight up to 75 pounds

  • 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.

  • Must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days and overtime as needed.

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • 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

    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.

About the Company

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