Staff Pharmacist (Research)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Staff Pharmacist (Research) Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Pharmacology Department CINJ - Clinic Pharmacy Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION:

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION:

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Pharmacist (Research) within Clinical Pharmacy at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist (Research) is to fulfill daily operational responsibilities that ensure the safe, compliant, and effective use of investigational therapies for oncology patients across the Rutgers Health oncology network. Supporting the objectives of the Office of Human Research Subjects (OHRS), this role maintains contemporary standards of practice while coordinating clinical trial drug accountability, compounding, and multi-site distribution logistics. The Staff Pharmacist (Research) adheres to contemporary standards of practice in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

Collaborates with OHRS, the multidisciplinary medical team, the Sponsors and CROs as required for study activation including site initiation visits, EMR & Vestigo builds, staff education:

• Coordinates with affiliate sites across the Network to standardize investigational drug handling, electronic medical record (EMR) builds, and accountability including Vestigo.
• Manages and audits the chain of custody, transfer, and web-based IXRS electronic data logging for experimental agents distributed from the central New Brunswick research repository to assigned regional oncology infusion centers.
• Provides remote drug information, protocol verification, and safety check calculations for oncology pharmacy teams running centralized Rutgers Cancer Institute clinical trials at satellite health system facilities.

Clinical Review & Patient Management:

• Performs patient eligibility reviews, chart preparations prior to treatment, and investigational order verifications.
• Reviews physician orders at the time of receipt for drug-related problems and compares new orders with current patient-specific profiles.
• Interviews patients when appropriate to obtain relevant clinical data and provides education regarding prescribed investigational medications.

Compounding & Dispensing Compliance:

• Controls and dispenses investigational medications under approved protocols, completing all required regulatory documentation.
• Prepares or supervises the compounding of IV piggyback solutions, hazardous chemotherapeutic agents, and non-sterile research pharmaceuticals.

Inventory, Auditing & Financials:

• Fulfills recordkeeping requirements regarding the receipt, stock rotation, and distribution of investigational items according to FDA, NCI, and institutional standards.
• Screens NCI, FDA, and ASHP databases for active medication shortages, product recalls, and updated drug expiration dates.

Education & Mentorship:

• Serves as a certified preceptor for clerkship and externship students from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
• Conducts educational programs and site-initiation instruction regarding research protocols for multidisciplinary medical and nursing staff.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 37C Salary Details Minimum Salary 58.470 Mid Range Salary 70.780 Maximum Salary 84.790 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the 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

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 40 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Effective oral and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior oncology pharmacy experience preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise. Good conditions, IV preparation exposes employee to "clear" needle stick injury. Chemotherapy preparation requires some exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and medications. Detailed procedures including the use of protective apparatus and equipment are followed to minimize or eliminate exposure.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST2045 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Certifications/Licenses