Cardinalhealth
Scientist, Nuclear Manufacturing
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerCardinalhealth
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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.
Responsibilities
Perform and execute production for client drug products, including routine clinical trial manufacturing and developmental studies.
Evaluate, create, adapt, and transfer testing procedures established by internal product development teams and external product sponsors for our Indianapolis theranostics cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Assist on creation of protocols and controlled documentation necessary to enable the technology transfer and qualification of contracted products. Generate study reports where required.
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Execute equipment qualifications developed in partnership with Validations personnel, as well as provide feedback and improvements to qualifications.
Lead investigations and document deviations that occurred during technology transfer and routine production activities.
Train facility personnel on new procedures and provide support to the facilities following completion of technology transfer.
Facilitate day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment. Clean and maintain all manufacturing equipment.
Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to leadership.
Perform relevant documentation for maintenance activities, as well as modify and create SOPs.
Provide input to the Product Development team regarding sponsor product manufacturing.
Qualifications
4-8 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering with at least four years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. A background in product research and development is preferred.
Experience in working in a clean room environment, paying special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulation. Position may require lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
Experience in working directly on client projects and products, and providing guidance and support for implementation challenges.
Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements, including the ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.
Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.
Desire to create, develop, and mature testing processes, and facility and systems infrastructure, to streamline operational efficiency across a broad range of products.
Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours to accommodate routine production schedules among qualified facilities.
Experience working with radioactive isotopes not required, but is preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $92,000.00-$118,170.00
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: 11/14/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary 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.
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 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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