Pharmacist (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileWhy JHUBenefitsHopkinsLocal HireJoin Our Talent NetworksSign InCurrent EmployeeSingle PositionView All JobsPharmacist (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionWorking at JHU Affiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID121583Date CreatedJune 17, 2026Job FunctionResearchExempt StatusExemptShift TypeCasual / On CallSchedulevaries/19Worksite33-MD:Johns Hopkins BayviewWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteThe Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU) is seeking a highly qualified Pharmacist to provide specialized pharmaceutical oversight and support for research studies. The successful candidate will perform comprehensive reviews and analyses of all aspects of investigational drug management, including product sourcing, handling, preparation, labeling, storage, and study design, to ensure regulatory compliance and the successful execution of research protocols.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesWill perform and oversee all pharmacy technical functions including,Preparation and development of pharmacy protocols for all medications prepared.Preparation, distribution, and accountability of drugs utilized in human experimental research; as well as recording, receiving, and storing all pharmaceutical supplies.Determining bulk compounds needed. Oversee packaging and labeling of all products compounded.Compounding (including bulk compounding) and calculating the correct amount of all drugs.Calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of solution and drugs to be used, taking into account concentration, overfill for slight losses during mixture, and number of doses contained in the solution.Carrying out and overseeing all quality assurance activities to insure the safe and accurate preparation of treatment and research medications.Prepares all clinical research drugs and commercial medications based on written requirements for the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU) and the Clinical Research Unit (CRU).Compiles drug information and maintains appropriate references.Assists Pharmacy Research Assistant in recognizing atypical occurrences when compounding, e.g. changes in color, consistency, etc.Operates all equipment safely, effectively and in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations.Oversees Pharmacy Research Assistant in areas above.Other duties as job dictates.Responsible for maintaining security of all drugs stored in the pharmacy.Oversees pharmacy research assistant in all areas above.Other duties as job dictates.Coordinates Quality Assurance/Control activities for the pharmacy.Oversees and directs collection and interpretation of Quality Assurance/Control activities. Oversees Pharmacy Research Assistant in areas above.Other duties as job dictates.Completes all required documentation and presents documentation according to established guidelines and time frames.Completes all record-keeping requirements for medications as required by federal, state, and local laws.Maintains and ensures all documentation required for the Joint Commission is complete.Monitors and documents work hours for Pharmacy Research Assistants.Oversees ordering of all supplies for the pharmacy and documentation of such.Maintains licensing and certification when required.Maintain and ensure DEA required inventories of all controlled drugs.Oversees and coordinates destruction of all expired/unusable scheduled and non-scheduled drugs in accordance with, state, and federal regulations.Develop pharmacy policy/procedure for all investigational drug preparation while maintaining blind drug status, stability, and FDA requirements.Oversees Pharmacy Research Assistant in areas above.Other duties as job dictatesWill adhere to safety procedures.Assures strict adherence to aseptic techniques for use of the glove box and all other special equipment.Monitors...