Research Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Compounding & Support

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pharmacy Department seeks a Pharmacy Technician II, Research to provide technical support for research pharmacy operations under licensed pharmacist supervision, stationed in Boston as needed. This role encompasses staff collaboration and adherence to policies across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include filling medication orders, managing inventory, sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP standards, and supporting monitors during visits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or enrolled in a pharmacy-related degree program.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience with at least 1 year compounding experience.
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician required; PTCB certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders accurately according to policy.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and performs cycle counts.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP <797>/<800> and policies.
• Trains staff and supports audits and sponsor visits.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Pharmacy systems

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding

Non-sterile compounding

Team collaboration

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or enrolled in degree program

Pharmacy Technician registration required

Job description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pharmacy Department seeks a Pharmacy Technician II, Research to provide technical support for research pharmacy operations under licensed pharmacist supervision, stationed in Boston as needed. This role encompasses staff collaboration and adherence to policies across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include filling medication orders, managing inventory, sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP standards, and supporting monitors during visits.