Research Pharmacy Technician

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job Description

A Nationally Certified Comprehensive Cancer institute is seeking a Research Pharmacy Technician in the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy Department. This Research Pharmacy Technician supports the receipt and management of investigational inventory; as well as the preparation, labeling, and distribution of these products to help facilitate clinical trials research. This position will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional protocols/standards are being followed at all times. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist(s) within the research space, the technician will assist with the receiving (logging, labeling, and storing), transferring, and dispensing/ outpatient prescription processing of these investigational products. This technician will be tasked with communicating with Sponsors (i.e. drug companies) and Clinical Research Organizations for documentation, and collaboration, in conjunction with institutional research teams and providers. This role must uphold IDS Pharmacy standards at all times, in contributing to the overall quality and safety of patient care throughout all research patients at the institute. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, gold-standard organization for Cancer Care!

Required Skills & Experience

• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Prior work experience as a Pharmacy Technician with the following: 1 year hospital/sterile processing (home infusion/CAPS/etc.) OR 3+ years retail/specialty/PBM
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and critical thinking skills. Must be well organized and be able to stay on task regardless of environmental distractions
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or Advanced PTCB
• Prior experience with nCoup/Vestigo or similar technology
• Prior hospital experience as an inpatient pharmacy technician or adjacent
• Prior inventory management experience as a pharmacy technician
• Proficient with USP <795> (non-sterile compounding) and USP <797> (sterile compounding)
• USP <800> proficiency (Hazardous Drug handling/compounding)