PET Operations Advisor ? Contract Manufacturing ? West Coast
Cardinal Health
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Posted: 03-Jul-26
Location: Colton, California
Internal Number: 20181224-7
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.
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.
Preferred location: Dallas TX, Houston TX, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Albuquerque NM, Colton CA, Van Nuys CA, Sacramento CA or Seattle WA
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for contract manufacturing of sponsor products within Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions PET organization.
Will travel 75-80% of the time.
Supports PET manufacturing sites as needed specifically for CMO (contract manufacturing organization) products (manufacturing products, quality control, radiation safety program, cGMP program, EH&S, etc.)
Supports continuous improvement initiatives with quality and regulatory, customer service, culture, and financials
Supports the training team as needed
Troubleshoots and corrects issues in SAP
Trains others for SAP and media fill
Performs plant maintenance as needed
Handles facility material ordering
Performs end of month inventory synchronization
Acts as technical expert for contract manufacturing
Conducts onboarding training for new hires
Trains employees on products in Quality Control and production areas
Participates in projects
Communicates contingency plans with pharmacy and/or other PET sites
May act as Quality Assurance designee, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and/or EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) leader
Troubleshoots and performs basic maintenance on equipment and sends it out for recalibration
Performs minor maintenance on the cyclotron and interpret different error codes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Ability to travel 75%-80%
May need to be flexible to relocate if not within the region of the position
Bachelor?s degree in related field (scientific or technical), or equivalent work experience preferred
2 -4 years of experience preferred
Ability to train and coach others from technical expertise
Prior PET manufacturing site experience preferred. Sr. Technician level preferred, will consider other technician levels (proficient in all duties and responsibilities)
Must obtain cyclotron Authorized user certification within 1 year of hire
Must obtain media fill qualification within 1 year of hire
Ability to do plant maintenance
Advanced knowledge in SAP strongly preferred
Anticipated salary range: $68,500.00 - $88,020.00
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: 08/10/2026*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.
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.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.