Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 9 hours ago
Pharmacy Technician, Research
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$53K/yr - $64K/yr
0+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Pharmacy Technician I, Research is responsible for providing technical support to research pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining pharmacy inventory.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Practices as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations and standards
Fills medication orders according to policy, while gaining proficiency with advanced preparations
Ensures timely completion of medication orders and/or supplies
Utilizes multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record, Inventory Management Systems and other clinical research systems to complete and document duties. Troubleshoots as necessary
Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock, expiration date managing, and cycle counting
Performs and document quality control steps as required
Performs cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned
Trains other employees as assigned
Communicates and escalates issues or problems
Participates in department meetings and functions to promote a successful and efficient pharmacy workgroup
May be assigned to cross-cover other locations or areas (e.g. materials management, outpatient, infusion, clean rooms, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned
Receives, barcodes, transfers, and destroys investigational drugs in research pharmacy accountability system
Performs sterile compounding of hazardous drugs in compliance with USP , USP , DFCI policies and procedures and research protocols, including complex compounding processes such as serial dilution, mixing multiple ingredients, etc.- Ensures compliance with shared DF/HCC policies regarding investigational storage, handling, transferring of investigational product
Files all paperwork pertaining to inventory control activities
Ensures all study medications are maintained in an organized fashion to enable respective staff to clearly identify location of study supply
May be assigned to areas of Research Pharmacy such as receiving, processing, monitor visits, clean room, the outpatient pharmacy, or the Chestnut Hill location
Qualification
Required
Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations
Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems
Ability to develop proficiency and mastery in aseptic technique and the compounding of sterile products
Ability to develop proficiency and mastery in compounding of non-sterile products
Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and assist in resolution or escalation to the appropriate resource
Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Demonstrated critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to utilize clinical research platforms/systems
Ability to support sponsor visits and regulatory audits
Ability of analytical skills and critical thinking
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
The position also requires Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) must be obtained within 2 years of hire, or a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License is required
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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