Pharmacy Technician

McKesson Corporation
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Feb 10, 2025
It's More Than a Career, It's a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer - those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it - are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world. Your primary responsibility is to assist the Research Pharmacist in all aspects of clinical trial drug management. You will be required to have knowledge of protocol-specific drug information including admixture guidelines, drug stability data as well as drug transport and shipping instructions. This position will also be required to have a working knowledge of federal regulations related to the use of the investigational drugs as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations including, but not limited to, documentation guidelines. Responsible for drug inventory and maintaining temperature logs. With Research Pharmacist supervision, this position will sign out, prepare and dispense investigational and sponsor-provided commercially available drugs. You will review protocols and determine clinical and drug supply needs You will order corresponding supplies from approved vendor(s) and sponsor organization(s) You will maintain drug logs and manage inventory to assure adequate and accurate inventory levels You will use appropriate IVRS system for study drug assignment and receipt You will maintain temperature logs (ambient, refrigerator and freezer) to assure proper drug storage You will prepare, label and packages oral or intravenous investigational study agent(s) with pharmacist supervision You will package sponsor-provided commercial study agent(s) with pharmacist supervision You will assist Pharmacist in documenting and maintaining master drug logs You will work with couriers to assure timely delivery of study agents You will communicate with Oncology Research Consortium (ORC) network sites to assure study agent(s) were received as ordered. You should have for this position: A High School Diploma, preferably a Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Technician certification The ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail The ability to organize daily activities effectively with ability to move from task to task during the day The ability to communicate clearly to other team members as well as industry sponsors At least one year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician IV Admixture experience is preferred Chemotherapy Admixture experience is preferred About Sarah Cannon Research Institute Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings. We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.