Cardinal Health · 23 hours ago
Sr. Specialist, Quality Compliance
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expCardinal Health is focused on integrating Health Physics, Radiation Safety, Quality Compliance, and Environmental Health & Safety to ensure safe radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The Senior Specialist will serve as a primary technical contributor, managing radiation safety, radioactive material, and waste programs while supporting key EHS initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for Radiation Safety and Health Physics–related activities, supporting the site Radiation Safety Program
Apply ALARA principles to evaluate radiological hazards, work practices, and process changes
Conduct radiation safety impact assessments for new or modified processes and equipment
Demonstrate technical proficiency and confidence in the use of radiation detection and monitoring instrumentation
Participate in investigations and response activities related to radiological incidents, abnormal events, or emergencies
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions related to radiation safety and waste programs
Support operation-specific EHS hazard assessments and development of risk mitigation plans
Assist with occupational injury/illness investigations, notifications, and corrective action development
Support the Contractor Management Program including onboarding new contractors and vendors, reviewing JHS/PTPs, and providing safety support for routine and non-routine site projects
Implement and support safety programs for the site to include contractor safety management, LOTO, electrical safety, confined safety, machine guarding, and fall protection
Assist with the occupational injury/illness investigation, notifications, and corrective action development
Serve as the site point person for waste management programs, including waste characterization, segregation, labeling, storage, documentation, and coordination with approved vendors
Participate in internal and external EHS audits and inspections
Contribute EHS performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
Establishes and leads the site safety committee
Serve as a primary trainer for EHS programs and some Radiation Safety
Deliver and maintain training content to support regulatory compliance and operational competency
Provide hands-on training and coaching for employees, supervisors, and contractors as applicable
Act as a co-contributor in the development, review, and revision of SOPs and work instructions related to radiation safety, waste handling, and EHS programs
Ensure procedures and training materials accurately reflect current operations and regulatory requirements
Applies comprehensive knowledge of Health Physics and EHS principles to perform varied and complex assignments
Exercises sound judgment and accountability within defined parameters
Works independently under general guidance and receives direction on new or complex initiatives
Contributes to continuous improvement of programs, procedures, and training systems
Communicates effectively and maintains composure when working under pressure
Work is reviewed for alignment with objectives, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance
Qualification
Required
Degree preferred in Health Physics, Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in Health Physics, EHS, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
2+ years of radioactive material handling experience a plus
Experience owning or managing waste programs (radioactive, hazardous, universal)
Working knowledge of applicable regulations (NRC, DOT, OSHA, EPA, RCRA)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated training experience
Analytical, organized, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
Benefits
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
Company
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2006-08-16Post Ipo Debt· $78M
1983-08-12IPO
Leadership Team
Aaron Alt
Chief Financial Officer
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Tony Caprio
Executive Vice President
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