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What is an academic technician?

Academic Technicians are professionals who provide technical support and expertise in educational settings, such as schools, colleges, or universities. Their duties often include preparing classrooms or laboratories for lessons, maintaining equipment, supporting faculty and students with technical needs, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. They play a vital role in enabling effective teaching and learning by managing resources and troubleshooting technical issues. Academic Technicians may specialize in subjects like science, engineering, or information technology, depending on the institution's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Academic Technician, you need a solid background in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and relevant scientific or technical knowledge, often supported by a degree or certification in a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for supporting faculty and students. These skills ensure safe, efficient laboratory operations and contribute to the smooth functioning of academic programs.

What are some common challenges academic technicians face when supporting both faculty and students?

Academic Technicians often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as preparing lab equipment, maintaining technology, and assisting with classroom activities. One common challenge is managing time effectively during busy periods, especially when supporting several courses or responding to last-minute requests. Additionally, they must quickly adapt to new technologies and safety protocols, and communicate clearly with both faculty and students to ensure smooth operations. Building strong organizational skills and maintaining flexibility can help Academic Technicians thrive in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Academic Technician vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectAcademic TechnicianLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant fieldAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, classrooms, labs for teaching supportResearch labs, medical facilities, industrial labs
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, schoolsHospitals, research centers, biotech companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Academic Technicians primarily support educational activities within academic institutions, focusing on assisting with teaching labs and classroom technology. Laboratory Technicians work mainly in research or clinical labs, handling experiments, testing, and equipment maintenance. While both roles require technical skills and similar educational backgrounds, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Academic Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician

Charleston, SC

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician-Charleston, SC

Who are we?

Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to federal agencies and organizations supporting the public sector. DIS offers exceptional client services in the areas of Strategic Communications and Integrated Marketing (SCIM), Information Technology (IT), and Enterprise Optimization (EO).

Most Importantly!

At DIS, we are team oriented, continuous learners, hard-working, creative thinkers, and most of all 'kind people. We are a different kind of company with a truly unique culture; we celebrate people in all forms; one that values our employees and shares a mutual devotion to serving our clients with the highest forms of integrity.

Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our growing organization. This role will partner closely with a team of talented managers to support our operations for a specific contract.

Shift Availability: First Shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Second Shift 3:30 PM-12:00 AM Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities (What you will do )

  • Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients
  • Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physician
  • Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals
  • Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices and storage locations
  • Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; electronic scales
  • Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number
  • Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment
  • Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste
  • Must be able to follow SOP and procedures as required.
  • Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste
  • Processes and prepares prescription orders accurately with appropriate medications for pharmacist verification in open product areas. i/e: Controlled Substances, TCA replenishment, Manual Hand Count stations

Required Skills:

  • Non-certified technicians must have 6 months of experience (unless otherwise authorized by the respective CMOP) in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting; or be a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program. Not all pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified or registered (unless required by State Guidelines); however, certification is highly encouraged as several processes and certain equipment will require certified technicians.
  • Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Have basic typing and PC computer skills
  • Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
  • Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently under the authority of U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion inherent in the various tasks to be performed.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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*Dynamic Integrated Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which is committed to a diverse workforce and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting DIS Recruiting.

--*Dynamic Integrated Services participates in E-Verify, and if hired, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.