Production Technician (Pharmacy Technician) Casual

Nucleus Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Reward Hub discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Recognition programs

EAP support

Job summary

Nucleus Network is seeking a Casual Production Technician (Pharmacy Technician) to support preparation, management and distribution of investigational products, ensuring accurate dispensing and inventory control. The role collaborates with Pharmacy and Clinical Unit teams, with a focus on GMP/GCP practices and clean room familiarity.

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred; cytotoxic handling is explicitly not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform precise calculations and measurements.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, reconstitution, and dispensing of sterile/non-sterile investigational products.
• Facilitate distribution and logistics of investigational products to the clinical unit.
• Perform reconciliation and documentation of investigational and therapeutic products.
• Support communication between Pharmacy and Clinical Unit teams to streamline drug delivery.
• Inventory management and ordering.
• Contribute to SOPs, forms, and quality documentation.
• Support training and supervision of non-professional staff in pharmacy manufacturing practices.
• Assist with temperature monitoring and controlled storage asset management, including reporting.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Calculations

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Nucleus Network as a Casual Production Technician (Pharmacy Technician) and help advance medicine while building a rewarding career in clinical research.

As the world's leading Phase 1 clinical trials specialist, with facilities across Australia, the USA, and the UK, we partner with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring new medicines to patients.

Why Join Nucleus Network?

Work with purpose and contribute to research that improves lives worldwide.

Ask better questions and find smarter ways of working in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Start here, go further with exposure to the full clinical trial lifecycle and opportunities to develop your career.

Be visible at scale in a global organisation where your contribution is recognised.

Grow in a growing place, with expanding operations creating new opportunities across the business.

Join a culture of curiosity where learning, collaboration and new ideas are encouraged every day.

Access to benefits include Fitness Passport, Reward Hub discounts, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and EAP support.

About the role

This hands-on role supports the preparation, management, and distribution of investigational products, ensuring accurate dispensing, inventory control, and coordination between the Pharmacy and Clinical Unit. Please note, this role does not involve handling cytotoxic or hazardous substances.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, reconstitution, and dispensing of sterile and non-sterile investigational products and/or devices in accordance with protocols and SOPs
• Facilitate the timely distribution and logistics of investigational products/devices to the clinical unit
• Perform reconciliation and documentation of investigational and therapeutic products
• Support communication and collaboration between Pharmacy and Clinical Unit teams to streamline drug delivery
• Inventory management and ordering
• Contribute to continuous improvement by assisting in the review and development of SOPs, forms, and quality documentation
• Support training and supervision of non-professional staff in pharmacy manufacturing practices
• Assist with temperature monitoring and controlled storage asset management, including reporting and documentation
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or compounding
• Excellent communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Proven ability to perform precise calculations and accurate measurements
• Committed to delivering high-quality work with accuracy, consistency, and strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Prior experience in a Clinical Trial setting (highly regarded, but not essential)
• Familiarity with GMP, GCP, sterile compounding and working in clean rooms (highly desirable)
• Understanding of TGA and/or USP requirements(highly desirable)

All offers of employment are conditional upon:

• Right to work verification.