Van Nuys PET, CA, USA
6 days ago
Material Science and Technology Transfer Chemist

Anticipated Pay Range: $75,600.00-$108,000.00

Bonus Eligible:  No

Benefits: Health insurance, 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Vacation, STD/LTD

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 leave

Application window anticipated to close: 10/30/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Fair Chance Initiative: Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Background Check: Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

What a Material Science Technology Transfer Chemist Contributes to Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Services

A Material Science Technology Transfer Chemist supports key NPHS/PET initiatives.   They drive a proactive culture of compliance excellence within Cardinal Health, deliver excellent outcomes through strong advocacy, proactive communication, planning with necessary cross functional teams and more.  

Travel for the position is 75-80%

Responsibilities

· Primary focus in this role is to deliver on all operational timelines as it relates to the technical transfer project

· Secondary focus is day to day support for the manufacturing site or NPHS projects

· Execution of timelines, clear accurate communications, maintaining all required qualifications

· Complete equipment qualification, computer system validation, and cleaning verification protocols developed in partnership with validations personnel

· Lead investigations and document deviations and exceptions occurring during technology transfer

· Train facility personnel on new manufacturing and testing procedures and provide routine production support following completion of technology transfer

· Facilitate day-to-day operation and maintenance of production equipment and testing instrumentation. Clean and maintain all production, testing, and related laboratory equipment during technology transfer

· Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams

· Communicate all issues related to safety, quality, and compliance to leadership

· Travel as necessary based on business needs

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in analytical chemistry/engineering preferred

· Strong written and verbal communication

· Demonstrated experience in the operation, use, and maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment and cleanroom facilities preferred

· Experience in the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products preferred

· Foundational expertise in the setup, operation, and maintenance of conventional analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC/TLC/etc.) and modern chromatography data systems preferred.

· Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulations

· 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 manufacturing and 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

· Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided

· Ability to lift up to 55 pounds as needed

· Travel as necessary based on business needs (around 35% travel)

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 tasks

· Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

· Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

· Applies judgment within defined parameters

· Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

· Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

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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