• Pharm Technician

    Actalent (Montville, NJ)


    Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description

     

    As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for processing and filling prescription orders in preparation for pharmacist verification. You will also be involved in the packing and shipping of completed prescription orders to patients. Additionally, you will maintain drug inventory and automated dispensing units, replenish workstation supplies needed for filling prescriptions, and work within multiple computer systems simultaneously. You will also have the opportunity to respond to questions or provide specific medication details and clinical information. This role is part of a high-volume production team, filling an average of 50,000 prescriptions per day during the evening shift.

    Responsibilities

    + Process and fill prescription orders in preparation for pharmacist verification.

    + Pack and ship completed prescription orders to patients.

    + Maintain drug inventory and automated dispensing units.

    + Replenish workstation supplies for filling prescriptions, including vials, caps, and labels.

    + Work within multiple computer systems simultaneously.

    + Respond to questions or provide specific medication details and clinical information.

    + Fill an average of 50,000 prescriptions per day with the team during the evening shift.

    Essential Skills

    + Pharmacy technician license required.

    + Experience in pharmacy production and inventory management.

    + Ability to work in a fulfillment environment.

    + NJ state license required for pharmacy technician.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) highly preferred.

    + Pharmacy technician certification preferred.

    + Production experience in a pharmacy setting.

    Work Environment

    This position is a full-time role, requiring 40 hours per week from Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off. The working hours are from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Occasionally, overtime or weekend work may be necessary based on business needs. Technicians must be able to stand for the entirety of their shift and be comfortable handling medications and performing data entry. The role involves rotating between different picking stations, including replenishments, manual puck stations, bottle counting with Kerby machines, and tray and spatula filling stations with Yuyama machines. There is also an offline station for troubleshooting within the pharmacy. The work environment is fast-paced and high-volume, where accuracy and efficiency in delivering medications are crucial. Candidates must be comfortable lifting boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Montville, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Montville,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.