Certified Pharmacy Technician — Clinical Trials

CenExel; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support clinical investigational drug trials. You will assist in dispensing medications and perform cross-functional duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring storage conditions, preparing blinded study products, and ensuring compliance with FDA, ICH, and CenExel procedures. This is an on-site, Monday–Friday position with an hourly range of $22.00–$24.00.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Experience compounding and mixing IV medications.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors pharmacy activities daily to ensure adherence to study protocols and dispensing procedures.
• Prepare and dispense investigational drugs in accordance with IRB-approved protocols under supervision.
• Assist Pharmacist or site management in preparing blinded study products.
• Ensure proper storage of investigational drugs per protocol and FDA guidelines.
• Monitor storage temperatures and report excursions.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Rotate stock to ensure use before expiration dates.
• Monitor drug supply and expiration dates for clinical trials.
• Prepare medications for dispensing to patients in inpatient studies.
• Support adherence to FDA CFR, ICH, GCP, CenExel SOPs, site practices, protocols and policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Emergency response

IV medication compounding

Quality control

Guideline interpretation

Job description

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support clinical investigational drug trials. You will assist in dispensing medications and perform cross-functional duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring storage conditions, preparing blinded study products, and ensuring compliance with FDA, ICH, and CenExel procedures. This is an on-site, Monday–Friday position with an hourly range of $22.00–$24.00.