Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst for UK HealthCare to ensure safe delivery of high-cost, temperature‑sensitive medications. You will design effective cold chain pack outs, and coordinate distribution, while educating staff on evolving standards.

This hybrid role requires a BS, 5+ years of related experience, and licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration at hire.

Qualifications

• BS required
• 5 years related experience
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (by PTCB or ExCPhT) and registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cold chain pack outs for high-cost, temperature-sensitive medications.
• Coordinate, manage, and optimize distribution and shipment.
• Educate staff on evolving cold chain standards and practices to ensure medication safety.
• Expand geographic service area of the specialty pharmacy operations and reduce risk while building customer confidence.

Skills

Multitasking

340B

Pyxis

Autosplit

OrderExpress

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pyxis

Autosplit

OrderExpress

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56071

Working Title Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst/UKHC

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Pharmacy Technician (by PTCB or ExCPhT) and registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.

Physical Requirements This position may include sitting at a computer work station for extended periods of time utilizing repetitive motions, may require standing for extended periods of time, and may require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Shift Primarily 8:00 am – 4:30pm; Monday through Friday. Shifts and days of the week may change based on needs of the department.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that the UK Specialty Pharmacy delivers high cost, temperature sensitive medications to existing UK HealthCare ( UKHC ) patients and any new incremental patients added through Business Development strategic initiatives with internal and external partners. This role will develop functionality and capabilities around design of effective cold chain pack outs, as well as coordinate, manage, and optimize distribution and shipment. This individual will be responsible for disseminating information and educating staff regarding evolving standards and advances in cold chain distribution to ensure medication safety and effectiveness, regardless of patient location. This position is a key component to successfully expanding the geographic service area of our existing specialty pharmacy mail order-based operations, decreasing risk associated to cold chain distribution and increasing customer confidence and loyalty by ensuring product integrity and patient safety.

This is a hybrid position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; knowledge of 340B, Pyxis, Autosplit, OrderExpress; proficient in Microsoft Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; and demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Pharmacy technician and/or Pharmacy buyer experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/25/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.