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Cardinal Health · Pharmaceuticals

Chemical/Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance (NIGHTS)

  • Denver, CO
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Pay$77K–$99K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationDenver, CO
LevelAssociate & Specialist
FunctionQuality Assurance
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Cardinal Health PET Manufacturing Services is responsible for manufacturing PET radiopharmaceuticals to enhance patient treatment through improved disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health

Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and implementing a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of quality systems and approaches.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the relevant regulations, standards and operating procedures.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform investigations / root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements and has the ability to perform gap assessments to those requirements.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving.
  • Works cross-functionally and has the ability to interpret the requirements as well as educate and influence others on those requirements.

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 actions to resolve
  • Applies judgment within defined parameters
  • Receives general guidance; may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
  • Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

What you need

Accountabilities in this role

  • Quality Assurance responsibilities include but are not limited to CGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
  • Establish and report metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the RQM.
  • Ensure the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (CGMP)
  • Responsible for the quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support CGMP activities
  • Engage and collaboration with operations department to drive quality system and CGMP requirements
  • Responsible for product release activities per CGMP requirements
  • Responsible for reporting quality system issues to the regional RQM. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.
  • Bachelor's of Science degree preferred
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills required
  • 0-2 years’ experience in a regulated environment preferred
  • Pharmaceutical or medical device experience a plus
  • ISO experience a plus
  • Quality Assurance background preferred
  • Lifting: Frequent lifting between 50-75 lbs
  • Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks ; Ability to evaluate operating conditions ; Ability to exercise sound judgment Personal Protective Equipment
  • Must be able to work night shift. roughly 9pm – 9am (give or take a few hours – 8 hour shift) Sunday - Friday

The primary work environment consists of a pharmacy 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. The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

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: 12/24/2026 *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.

Skills named in this posting

Pay and benefits

$76,700 – $98,550 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

Anticipated salary range: $76,700.00-$98,550.00

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage

  • Paid time off plan

  • Health savings account (HSA)

  • 401k savings plan

  • Paid parental leave

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

Where you'll work

Denver, COOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 26, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 10% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$76,700 to $98,550 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in Colorado6 roles publishing pay

Middle half $72,375 to $81,500, median $78,250

Associate & Specialist roles in the US173 roles publishing pay

Middle half $59,000 to $92,500, median $80,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$76,700—$98,550
Colorado$72,375$78,250$81,500
All US$59,000$80,000$92,500

This role: Cardinal Health's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 26, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Assurance

The general path across 921 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cardinal Health's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Engineer · Quality Technician

    $80K median244 open

  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Engineer · Senior Quality Engineer

    $119K median398 open

  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Assurance · Quality Manager

    $153K median146 open

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Director, Quality · Director, Quality Systems

    $209K median117 open

  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: AVP · DX Head of Regions Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs

    $306K median16 open

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Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 45 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 6 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 4 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 2 linesValidation and qualification: 1 lineRegulatory submissions: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 4 linesCollaboration and leadership: 4 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsValidationSubmissionsQuality systemsTeamwork
  • GMP and compliance6
  • Documentation and SOPs4
  • Quality systems and risk4
  • Collaboration and leadership4
  • Lab testing and methods2
  • Investigations and CAPA2
  • Validation and qualification1
  • Regulatory submissions1

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By discipline

  • Quality33 85%
  • Compliance & Safety4 10%
  • Regulatory2 5%

By level

  • Senior & Principal24 62%
  • Associate & Specialist8 21%
  • Manager4 10%
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