Aseptic Compounding Technician

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**:

- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients._
**Are you looking to**:

- _start a career in hospital pharmacy?_
- _learn about oncology treatments?_
- _develop specialized compounding skills?_
- _work with an amazing team of pharmacists and technicians?_

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is seeking motivated and enthusiastic applicants to fill the position of an Aseptic Compounding Technician to work full-time in our on-site aseptic manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be involved in the preparation and aseptic manufacture of various chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trial products for intravenous administration in cancer treatment.
**The role is initially a 12-month fixed-term position, with a possibility of further extension.**
**Primary responsibilities for the role include**:

- Aseptic compounding of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and clinical trial products
- Dispensing PBS and non-PBS scripts
- Worksheet preparation
- Batch assembly
- Product decontamination
- Dispatching finished products to the Day Therapy Unit
- Environmental monitoring
- Other processes relating to product preparation and facility maintenance
- be committed to ensuring product quality and patient safety
- be able to perform tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures
- have excellent attention to detail
- be highly organized and able to prioritize tasks appropriately
- be able to work well and communicate clearly with other team members
- be able to stay calm and maintain all of the above qualities while working under time pressure
- be computer literate and able to quickly learn new programs
- be responsible and reliable

Previous experience in pharmacy and/or aseptic compounding is desirable but not essential. Extensive training for all responsibilities will be provided, regardless of prior experience.
You must have the right to work in Australia.