Pharmacist - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Pharmacist - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Position: Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine

 

Position Summary:

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is seeking a dedicated and skilled pharmacist to join our team at our newly established small animal teaching hospital. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic veterinary education and clinical environment, focusing on pharmaceutical care for veterinary patients and support of veterinary and veterinary technology students.

Pharmacy Facilities:

• Design and Standards: The pharmacy is designed to comply with USP800 requirements and includes ISO7 class cleanroom standards with ISO5 class fume hoods. The space features advanced ventilation and pressurization systems to maintain a clean environment.
• Compounding Areas: The facility includes dedicated areas for sterile and non-sterile compounding, equipped with antimicrobial finishes, seamless flooring, and localized bench-top hoods.
• Security and Access: The pharmacy is equipped with strict access control and security monitoring. Procedures for handling and dispensing are developed in adherence to FDA and DEA regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Pharmacy Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with USP800 standards for hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Compounding and Preparation: Manage the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, including sterile and non-sterile compounding. Adhere to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and FDA regulations.
• Clinical Support: Provide pharmaceutical support to the small animal hospital, including drug therapy consultations, medication management, and safety monitoring.
• Collaboration: Work closely with veterinarians and other healthcare professionals to optimize drug therapy and contribute to patient care. Support and train veterinary students and staff in pharmaceutical practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all operations comply with relevant regulations, including FDA, DEA, and Title 21 CFR. Implement and monitor adherence to policies and procedures for controlled substances and animal drug compounding.
• Teaching: Development and delivery of pharmacology and pharmacy curriculum for DVM students, as well as development and delivery of continuing education content for graduate veterinarians and technicians.
• Management: Responsibility for supervision of pharmacy employees, including pharmacy technicians and other support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent. Current New Jersey Pharmacy Board licensure (or obtained upon hire) is required.
• Experience: Previous experience with veterinary drugs and compounding is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in a veterinary setting.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

 

Information about the institution:  

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click