Pharmacy Technician

Position Details

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will assist with the Sterile Compounding course in the School of Pharmacy curriculum. This course is offered once a week during the Spring semester, with a one hour lecture and five sections of laboratory, each one hour and twenty minutes.

The technician will assist the students during class, helping to teach hands‑on techniques and answering student questions.

• Monitors the progress of each laboratory session to ensure that each student completes the required components.
• Provides feedback to the course coordinators on laboratory activities and assists in the design of laboratory sessions.
• Assists the course coordinators with laboratory setup and cleanup.
• Grades students during their practical exams.

Nonexempt

$25 per hour

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary by position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a hospital pharmacy, spending the majority of time in compounding sterile products or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in training others in sterile products.

Open Date: 12/05/2025
Close Date: 01/05/2026

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City: PISCATAWAY
State: NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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