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Formulary Specialist

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WM

Sacramento, CA (In Person)

$59,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 20 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

  • 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran