Certified Pharmacy Technician

K2 Medical Research; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Job summary

K2 Medical Research in Boston, MA seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support our clinic operations. This full-time role focuses on drug receipt, storage, dispensing, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with clinical teams and sponsors.

The position emphasizes training development for clinic staff, quality assurance of study drug products, and seamless coordination across Pharmacy, Clinical, and Project Management teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years pharmacy technician experience.
• Pharmacy technician certification required, licensed with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and IV procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt, storage, dispensing, and return of drug products.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and documentation per FDA regulations and study protocol.
• Support training and development of Clinic staff interacting with the pharmacy.
• Coordinate with sponsors/clinical teams on study-related pharmacy matters.
• Perform other duties to support Phase 1 and outpatient pharmacy operations.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Time management

Aseptic techniques

IV techniques

Education

Pharmacy technician certification

Registered Pharmacist or PharmD preferred

Job description

At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow's treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking an experiencedCertified Pharmacy Technician to support our clinic out ofBoston, MAin a full-time capacity.

This position assists the Pharmacy team in the administrative and technical operations of the pharmacy. This role involves assisting in the development and continued evaluation of a training process for Clinic staff interacting with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures (i.e., drug accountability, storage, administration of doses, and proper documentation of the trail of study drug to and from the pharmacy).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drug Management & Compliance: This position assists staff in the receipt, storage, dispensing, and return of drug products while acting as a liaison with Pharmacy management, Clinical teams, Project Managers, and Operations. This role prepares and reviews the accuracy of labels, assists in packaging of doses, and accounts for all dosage units entering and leaving the Clinic per FDA regulations and guidelines and per study protocol requirements. The technician assures proper protocol and regulatory procedures are followed in the receipt and handling of drug by team members and other staff responsible for dosing.
• Quality Assurance: This position assists in assuring that study drug product prepared and/or checked by pharmacy technical staff is of the highest quality standards to ensure the safety of the study participants and integrity of the study. This includes assisting with the completion of all required in-house sterile technique skills tests for all staff.
• Training & Development: This position assists in the continued evaluation of a training program for Clinic staff that interacts with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures.
• Sponsor Relations & Study Close-Out: The technician interacts with sponsors and clients in regard to potential and on-going studies, explaining K2 Med procedures and responding to sponsor/client requests regarding handling of drug, close-out issues, and other operational matters. This role assures close-out of studies are handled properly, including ensuring drug is returned to sponsor, stored correctly, or otherwise managed depending on protocol and sponsor requirements.
• Additional Duties: The Technician performs other duties as assigned to support the expanding needs of both Phase 1 and outpatient pharmacy operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and IV
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to adapt to increasing workload demands and support dual pharmacy operations

Qualifications:

• Registered Pharmacists or PharmD preferred
• 2+ years pharmacy technician experience
• Pharmacy technician certification required, licensed with the Board of Pharmacy

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.