Pharmacy Tech

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Posted Date 08/10/2026 Salary Range : $36.49 - 48.13 Hourly Employment Type Duration Indefinite Job # 32102 Primary Duties and Responsibilities As an integral member of the Research Pharmacy team, you support clinical trials and research studies by managing investigational drugs, ensuring proper storage, and handling, and assisting with intravenous (IV) medication preparation and dispensing. You play a crucial role in the safe and effective administration of therapies within clinical research settings. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here! Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Supervisor and Pharmacists, you will: Prepare sterile products, including chemotherapy, investigational drugs, and biologics Ensure smooth operations by maintaining inventory, organizing your workspace, and keeping supplies well-stocked and ordered on time Take on various tasks assigned by pharmacy management to help us achieve operational excellence At UCLA Health, our passion for leveraging state-of-the-art technology to support world-class patient care has enabled us to become an internationally renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health. Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm Hourly Salary Range: $36.49–$48.13 (Union represented, step-based salary depending on years of experience) Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME Job Qualifications We’re seeking a strong pharmacy technician with: Pharmacy Technician License in the State of California in good standing Clinical Research experience and familiarity with investigational drug protocols (preferred) Previous IV sterile compounding experience (required) Ability to maintain drug inventory Strong communication skills with an ability to work within a team Detail orientated with ability to follow precise instructions As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review. #J-18808-Ljbffr