Cardinal Health PET Manufacturing Services is responsible for manufacturing PET isotopes to enhance patient treatment through improved disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.  Leveraging our fully integrated network of domestic nuclear pharmacies, Cardinal Health PET Manufacturing Services compounds, dispenses and distributes patient-specific, unit-dose PET products in pharmacy markets today.

What a Cyclotron Engineer contributes to Cardinal Health

Our engineers provide support to our PET production sites that manufacture product from about midnight through 9 am in the morning.  Engineers provide maintenance to the manufacturing systems (cyclotron and chemical synthesis units) outside of these hours and are also on call during if there are issues during production. The systems we work with are radioactive so for safety reasons much planned maintenance is performed late afternoons, evening, and weekends.

The primary work environment consists of a cyclotron and associated manufacturing facility for the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition.  Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards. 

Responsibilities

Provides support to on-site manufacturing Operations staff for troubleshooting and repairing of all cyclotron systems, support, production, and quality analysis equipment.Effectively execute the established maintenance program for cyclotron facility based on production demands and business needs.Maintains service tools and site level parts inventory as required by the manufacturing preventive / corrective maintenance program. Provides technical support in investigations of equipment and production failures ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed to a satisfactory level.Conducts ongoing analysis to determine equipment trends and performance metrics to maintain reliable, consistent production.Implements performance and reliability improvements for assigned systems with guidance from Regional Engineer.Performs any other miscellaneous engineering duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met. Travels to cover paid time off, as well as participate in trainings and business meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience (Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics, Computer Science) preferredSpecific background and experience may be substituted for the degree requirementsA minimum of 2 + years related work experience preferredPrevious military or radiation work experience is a plus.Troubleshooting skills required for complex electrical/electronic/mechanical systemsExperience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in FDA-regulated environment, or comparable mechanical, electronic, laboratory background is preferredWorking knowledge of Radiation Safety, ALARA Concepts and Radioactive Materials license and handling is preferredAttention to detail, good initiative, and able to work with changing priorities.Excellent documentation practices and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across diverse cultures.Awareness and basic understanding of cGMP, GLP, FDA, NRC, and OSHA regulations.Ability to lift containers weighing up to 50 pounds and perform tasks involving crawling, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.Ability to travel to cover paid time off and business meetings/trainings as necessary

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $66,500 - $95,000

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 09/21/2024 *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.

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. 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.

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