Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst/UKHC at University of Kentucky will ensure delivery of high-cost, temperature-sensitive medications to UK HealthCare patients and new incremental patients through strategic initiatives. The role will design cold chain pack outs and coordinate distribution and shipment, educating staff on evolving standards to safeguard product integrity and patient safety.

This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, KY, with a focus on reducing cold chain risk and expanding

Qualifications

• BS degree required for position.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or ExCPhT) and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration at time of hire.
• Pharmacy technician and/or Pharmacy buyer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure UK Specialty Pharmacy delivers high-cost, temperature-sensitive medications to patients and incremental patients via strategic initiatives.
• Develop functionality around design of effective cold chain pack outs and coordinate, manage, and optimize distribution and shipment.
• Educate staff on evolving cold chain standards to ensure medication safety and effectiveness, regardless of patient location.

Education

BS

5 yrs

Tools

340B

Pyxis

Autosplit

OrderExpress

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Posting Details

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.