Site: The Mc Lean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Research Pharmacist, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the Research Pharmacy service. Tasks include assisting with all aspects of dispensing, compounding, labeling, storage, recording, and proper use of pharmaceutical preparations for research subjects.

Qualifications Licenses and Credentials

• MA Pharmacy Technician License - required

• Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - required

Experience

• Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required

• Experience with Research/Investigation Drug Study and/or Sterile/Non-sterile Preparations preferred.

Shift Scheduling

• Day Shift/Weekday, excluding weekends and holidays

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail.

• Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.

• Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.

• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

• Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)Operational Responsibility

• Timely and accurately fulfills all research pharmacy dispense requests
• Maintains drug accountability records Compounds dosage forms in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, USP , and and all applicable state and federal regulations
• Documents temperature and humidity monitoring
• Initiates, organizes, submits, and reconciles charges in a timely, accurate manner
• Monitors Research Pharmacy workload and coordinates communication, prioritization, and completion of tasks
• Assists pharmacists with the development and implementation of study records Ensures regular completion of inventory tasks in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, individual study requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws
• Serves as a contact for the Mc Lean research community
• Procures, receives, stocks, returns, expires, and wastes research pharmaceuticals appropriately
• Delivers prepared investigational product to research team
• Responds to telephone, window, and email requests
• Maintains integrity of controlled substances and investigational products
• Displays discretion in maintaining blind and privacy of research information
• Ensures Research Pharmacy maintains clean, organized environment
• Participates in study team meetings and sponsor visits as required
• Continuously assesses productivity and performance of Research Pharmacy and provides recommendations for optimization to administration
• Tracks and allots Research Pharmacy staff hours
• Completes assigned projects accurately, reliably, and in a timely manner

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision
• Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision
• Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1600 The Mc Lean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.