Formulary Specialist

Job Summary

Formulary Characterization Specialist will provide internal and external clients and sales personnel with pharmaceutical waste characterization and other data analyses related to the client's pharmaceutical inventory.  This person will evaluate SDS information, review federal and state regulations, use industry available resources and review prescription package inserts to ascertain formulation information and identify chemical characteristics as they pertain to hazardous waste regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal and external customers to obtain appropriate data to complete customer’s inventory analysis 
• Maintain & oversee strict data integrity while utilizing WM’s proprietary characterization database 
• Research and evaluate chemical characteristics of a variety of pharmaceuticals and products to identify compatibilities, incompatibilities, and specific chemical handing requirements.
• Monitor and assess for changes in Federal and State Regulations impacting pharmaceutical waste disposal practices and other waste streams as needed.
• Review data not found in database and evaluate comparative information
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively to complete data analysis
• Complete work tasks utilizing Salesforce on time following SLAs for each task.
• Monitor expiration dates and proactively inform requestors
• Participate in process improvements and metric calculations
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to trouble-shoot issues that may arise. This could include meetings with customers to answer technical data questions
• Prioritizing multiple activities and projects while meeting internal deadlines. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a similar technically inclined degree, such as Pharmacy Technician or 
• two or more years of previous experience in a pharmaceutical or hazardous waste position 

Must live and work in the U.S.

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• 2 years Previous extensive experience utilizing advanced features of Excel to evaluate large amounts of data (HLookUp, VLookUp, Piviot table, INDEX, MATCH) 

• Field experience sorting or lab packing hazardous waste 
  
  Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

  Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $53,000 - $65,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, 
  certifications, qualifications, and work location.

  Benefits 
  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.