Research Pharmacy Professional

Job Summary:

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado is seeking a Research Pharmacy Professional to join the CU Research Pharmacy (CURP) on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This role offers the opportunity to support innovative clinical research by managing study medications, compounding prescriptions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating directly with investigators, research teams, and patients. The Research Pharmacy Professional plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory and billing systems, while also contributing to research, teaching, and service activities that go beyond the scope of a typical pharmacy technician. This is an exciting chance to advance your pharmacy career in a dynamic, research-driven environment where precision, compliance, and customer service are at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado's Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned School of Pharmacy and a top tier school (ranked #20/top 15% out of 143 pharmacy schools in the country). At the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, we are committed to excellence and innovation in professional, graduate, and post-graduate education; scholarship and research; patient-centered care; public health advocacy; and societal leadership and engagement. Together, our innovation, discoveries and engagement with our communities improves the health and well-being of society.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 10/year

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

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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Experience with compounding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

How to Apply:

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@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until September 10^th, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $61,546 - $78,286.

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 your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.