Research Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic & QA)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pharmacy Technician I, Research role is located in Boston, MA. It provides technical support to research pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist, handling sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and cross-location coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to USP and standards, collaboration within a team, and integration with EHR and research systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Technician or Technician Trainee required.
• PTCB certification within 2 years of hire, or MA Pharmacy Intern License.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies, regulations and standards in all duties.
• Fills medication orders according to policy and gains proficiency with advanced preparations.
• Ensures timely completion of medication orders and/or supplies.
• Uses EHR, inventory management systems, and other clinical research systems to complete duties.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory including stocking and cycle counting.
• Performs quality control steps and cleaning of pharmacy areas.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Pharmacy systems

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Clinical research platforms

Regulatory audits support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration or Technician Trainee

PTCB certification within 2 years of hire or MA Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

EHR systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pharmacy Technician I, Research role is located in Boston, MA. It provides technical support to research pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist, handling sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and cross-location coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to USP and standards, collaboration within a team, and integration with EHR and research systems.