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Cardinal Health
Lab Technician
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$51,986 / year median in Connecticut
+0% projected growth
Job Description
CT-East Hartford PET Full time 20185476
- _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.
FDA, NRC, DOT
) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.- Schedule
- : + 40 Hours per week + Sunday night/Monday morning - Friday + Must be willing to
- start
- working ANY 8hr shift between 8pm - 4am (first shift comes in at 8pm and last shift comes in at 4am on average). Rotating shifts. + Must be willing to work weekends as part of a rotation, and holidays are contingent upon customer demands + 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.
- _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 and/or scientific methods + Adheres to all quality guidelines + Works under close supervision + All work is reviewed for accuracy + Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding •Pay rate:•$25.
- Bonus eligible:
- No •
Benefits:
- Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Application window anticipated to close: 9
- /5/2026
- if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.