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Pharmacy Technician – Investigational Drugs

2+ years
$26.55 – $38.13 per hour
10 July 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills:

 

Pharmacy Technician – Investigational Drugs

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range: $26.55 – $38.13 per hour (step-based based on experience)
Work Mode: On-site, Varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Employment Type: Full-time, Staff-Career


Job Summary

Join the UCLA Health team as a Pharmacy Technician – Investigational Drugs, where your role will directly support cutting-edge clinical research and investigational drug programs. In this vital position, you'll assist in sterile IV and chemotherapy compounding, Pyxis medstation inventory management, drug distribution, and pharmacy operations in a dynamic, research-driven hospital setting. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and clinical innovation at one of the world’s top academic medical centers.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform drug distribution duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist

  • Support IV and chemotherapy sterile compounding

  • Maintain and restock Pyxis medstations and ensure timely inventory checks

  • Handle medication pre-packaging, labeling, and billing processes

  • Record maintenance including temperature logs and cleaning schedules

  • Assist in pharmaceutical housekeeping and ensure medication security

  • Travel to multiple UCLA Health sites as needed


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Valid Pharmacy Technician License (California)

  • Pharmacy Technician I: Less than 2 years of pharmacy experience

  • Pharmacy Technician II: 2+ years of pharmacy experience

  • Hands-on experience in sterile compounding and IV admixture

  • Familiarity with Pyxis or other automated dispensing systems

  • Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail

  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts

  • Union Classification: AFSCME – EX


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation with step-based structure

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

  • Retirement savings and financial wellness programs

  • Employee discounts and continuing education support

  • Collaborative, patient-centered work environment


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a globally recognized leader in patient care, medical research, and education. With four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 clinics across Southern California, we are ranked among the best in the nation. Our team members are at the heart of groundbreaking medical advancements, delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare across all communities.


Work Mode

On-site — Varied shifts based on department needs, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to travel to multiple UCLA Health sites.


Apply Now

If you're passionate about advancing patient care through innovative pharmacy practices in investigational drug programs, apply today to be part of UCLA Health’s mission to heal humankind one patient at a time.