UNIV-Pharmacy Laboratories Assistant-College of Pharmacy

Job Description Summary

The Pharmacy Laboratories Assistant supports sterile compounding laboratory activities within the MUSC College of Pharmacy. This temporary, hourly position plays a key role in preparing, maintaining, and supporting instructional laboratory environments and in teaching and training pharmacy students in sterile compounding practices, including compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000768 COP Clinical Pharmacy-Outcomes Sciences

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-CLN07

Pay Range

45,900.00 - 62,000.00 - 78,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Work Shift

Job Description

The Pharmacy Laboratories Assistant supports sterile compounding laboratory activities within the MUSC College of Pharmacy. This temporary, hourly position plays a key role in preparing, maintaining, and supporting instructional laboratory environments and in teaching and training pharmacy students in sterile compounding practices, including compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.

• Support the setup, operation, and breakdown of sterile compounding laboratory activities 10%
• Prepare laboratory spaces and materials to support instructional sessions 10%
• Teach and train pharmacy students in sterile compounding techniques and practices 25%
• Provide instruction and guidance on regulatory standards, including USP <797> and USP <800>, with emphasis on sterile and hazardous drug compounding 25%
• Support a safe, compliant, and effective laboratory learning environment 10%
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure laboratory readiness and instructional continuity 20%

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years of experience or training within the specific work area.

Preferred Experience: 20 years of pharmacy technician experience and 10 years of sterile compounding experience

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Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted. Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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