Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Investigational Drugs

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical role in supporting innovative cancer research and clinical trials. Our team collaborates closely with physicians, researchers, nurses, and study coordinators to ensure the safe procurement, preparation, dispensing, and management of investigational medications. Through a commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, IDS helps advance groundbreaking treatments that shape the future of cancer care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program or Associate's Degree
• 3 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
• PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Additional two years experience may substitute for required Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program or associate's degree.
• Pharmacy experience training staff and experience in a leadership role.
• Related PTCB assessment-based or nationally recognized certificates.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a highly experienced IDS technician, providing advanced technical expertise and serving as a key communication resource for interdepartmental collaboration and education.
• Supports the Investigational Pharmacy in maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, institutional, and departmental policies related to investigational drug accountability.
• Promotes collaboration across pharmacy operations, research teams, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicates audit findings and inventory discrepancies to pharmacy staff, research teams, study personnel, and leadership in a timely manner.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to pharmacy technicians and support staff regarding inventory management, accountability procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Independently conducts audits of investigational drug inventories and reconciles study drug records with dispensing documentation to ensure accurate accountability.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for identifying, investigating, and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Assists leadership with maintaining inspection readiness and implementing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans when necessary.
• Tracks, documents, and communicates audit findings and inventory observations with pharmacists, study teams, auditors, and research monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains accurate documentation of inventory discrepancies and communications with sponsors, monitors, and auditors.
• Provides timely updates regarding investigational drug inventory status to pharmacy staff, research teams, study coordinators, and leadership.
• Ensures accurate documentation of inventory transactions, ordering activities, and accountability records.
• Coordinates inventory and operational support for expanded research services, including Houston Area Locations (HALs) and affiliated institutions.
• Compiles, documents, and communicates findings to pharmacy leadership, research personnel, study coordinators, research nurses, and sponsors.
• Assists with tracking investigational drug returns, replacements, expired inventory, and related documentation using designated departmental systems and databases.
• Supports drug return and expired medication destruction processes in accordance with sponsor requirements and institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits with no employee premium beginning on the first day of employment for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Comprehensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED