Pharmacy Technician I

SOFIE; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its radiopharmaceutical preparation team. You will work closely with licensed Nuclear Pharmacists in a clean room environment, performing sterile compounding and distribution of FDG and NaF while adhering to regulatory standards.

The role involves data entry, quality control, and involvement in QA/QC processes, with exposure to radiation and potential travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred (state laws apply).
• Pharmacy Technician licensure or certification required by state law.
• Experience with sterile compounding and aseptic operations preferred.
• Efficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform compounding, dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals (FDG and NaF); data entry for end-of-day and dose reports.
• Ensure compliance with USP and state requirements; maintain active license.
• Complete cGMP documents within SOFIE’s Quality Management System.
• Maintain aseptic operations per SOPs, including gowning and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and perform radiation safety duties as required.
• Provide quality customer service to physicians and healthcare staff; take orders and handle inquiries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Accountable

Patient

Organized

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences

Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Start your pharmacy career in a unique, hands-on role that goes beyond the typical pharmacy setting.

Compensation: $24-$26/HR (based of experience) At SOFIE, we specialize in preparing radiopharmaceuticals — life-saving imaging drugs used in hospitals and clinics across the country. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll work side-by-side with licensed Nuclear Pharmacists in a clean, highly controlled environment to help prepare and distribute these important medications. You’ll gain valuable experience in sterile compounding, quality control, and pharmacy operations — all while making a real difference in patient care.

If you’re detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to grow in a fast-paced, science-driven workplace, we want to hear from you.

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician will perform laboratory and pharmacy related duties under the direct supervision of an authorized Nuclear Pharmacist. This job involves working in a clean room as well as occupational exposure to radiation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform the duties associated with compounding, dispensing, and distribution of FDG and NaF, including data entry with Pinestar for end-of-day reports and daily dose management reports.
• Ensure compliance with USP , , proposed regulations, or other state pharmacy requirements as applicable, at the site level; maintain personal license in good standing through applicable state laws.
• Complete cGMP documents as required within SOFIE’s Quality Management System.
• Ensure aseptic operations follow internal procedures (gowning, cleaning/sanitation, sterility, environmental monitoring, etc.), customer requirements, and FDA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform radiation safety duties according to SOFIE’s Corporate Radiation Compliance Program and site licensing requirements.
• Provide quality customer service associated with radiopharmaceuticals to physicians, healthcare workers, customers, etc.:
• Take orders from customers as applicable by state regulations
• Follow-up with customer inquiries
• Document pharmacy/customer complaints and immediately notify pharmacist
• Perform inventory management:
• Maintain production/QC/cleaning supply levels as appropriate
• Perform inventory reporting
• Perform material acceptance according to SOPs
• Clean classified and non-classified areas according to SOPs.
• Perform environmental monitoring of classified areas according to SOPs.
• Complete cGMP documents as required and assist site and corporate Quality Assurance as required.
• Attend internal meetings as required.
• Other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred. (As applicable to state laws).
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification as required by state law.
• Experience with sterile compounding and aseptic operations preferred.
• Efficient in the use of MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends required.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and work in a team environment required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and customers, have excellent attention to detail, and be dependable and responsible in a fast-paced, highly technical environment required.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs. required.
• Up to 5% travel required.