Research Pharmacy Professional

Research Pharmacy Professional Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
School of Pharmacy - Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Job Title:

Research Pharmacy Professional

Position #:

- Requisition #:38776

• Support the operations of the CU Research Pharmacy by managing study medication inventory, data entry, billing, and accurate documentation of services.

• Prepare, compound, and dispense sterile and non-sterile investigational drugs in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with research investigators, study teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance, accurate study protocols, and patient safety.

• Assist with audits, inspections, and reporting for regulatory and compliance entities including FDA, DEA, and COMIRB.

• Teach and mentor pharmacy students, trainees, and research personnel in compounding, investigational drug handling, and compliance practices.

• Contribute to research activities by supporting study design, formulation needs, and investigational drug preparation for both human and animal studies.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, quality assurance programs, and professional service activities that advance the mission of the School.

Onsite

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options

• Dental:
  Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• One (1) year of experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital or community pharmacy operations.

• Current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.

• Experience related to investigational drug products and/or investigational trials.

• Experience with compounding.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Consistent, high quality, accurate Contemporary Pharmacy Practice Skills, including math calculation, drug preparation, and compounding.

• Ability to serve as an effective ambassador for the department and school while working with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters that require discretion and confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, multi-task.

• Ability to problem solve and identify and implement actions to improve existing processes, practices, and behaviors to achieve University objectives.

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and to take appropriate initiative and work proactively with minimal direction.

• Ability to support and encourage workplace diversity including ability to recognize opportunities to promote diversity within and outside the department, and active participation in campus diversity activities.

• Ability to establish work priorities and follow through to ensure completion of activities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook with ability to develop professional correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

02/04/2026.

$61,546 - $78,286

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Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to:
Sam Ellis, sam.ellis

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as . The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.

The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to…