Production Chemist

About Cardinal Health 

• 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.
• At 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.

What a Production Chemist Contributes to Cardinal Health 

• The Production Chemist, Nuclear Manufacturing position is part of a growing Technical Operations team within Cardinal Health’s Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions organization tasked with the routine manufacture of sponsor radiopharmaceutical products. 
• This position will be responsible for supporting all activities required to operate a clinical phase manufacturing and testing facility, with strict adherence to cGMP, environmental health and safety, related guidelines, and internal policies and procedures. 
• Specific duties will comprise material management, facility and equipment cleaning and maintenance, as well as production activities typical for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operation; to include preparation of chemicals and components, formulation and filling of radiopharmaceutical products, and operation of equipment in a cleanroom environment. 
• The preferred individual will possess sufficient technical, functional, and administrative competence to work largely independently, in a team environment, to meet clinical production demands.  

Accountabilities

• Support the manufacturing activities from internal product development and external sponsors. 
• Receive, sample, store and/or distribute all materials required for production. 
• Facilitate day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility, production equipment, and testing instrumentation.
• Perform hands-on execution of manufacturing procedures, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and master batch records (MBRs).
• Lead and/or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions.
• Clean and maintain all production equipment.
• Record and maintain systems regarding cGMP compliance such as consumable inventory levels, area classification requirements, or site environmental monitoring.
• Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to site leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a physical science with 1-2 years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the operation, use and cleaning of laboratory scale production equipment.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulation.
• Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements; 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.
• Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours in support of routine production.
• Experience working in clean rooms/ISO5-8 environments/isolators not required, but is a plus.
• Experience working with radioactive isotopes not required but is a plus

A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes:

• 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
• 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements

Your safety is our top priority. We regularly consult with medical professionals on best practices in COVID-19 prevention to protect our employees. We train our employees on these best practices and regularly clean our sites in accordance with CDC guidelines. Please note: All individuals entering our facilities are required to complete a self-health check, wear a mask and follow all posted guidelines.

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.