Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician – Day Shift

CenExel; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support investigational drug trials under moderate oversight. You will assist in dispensing medications and perform cross-functional duties in a clinical research setting.

The role requires certified pharmacy technician credentials, attention to detail, and the ability to follow FDA/ICH/GCP guidelines. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with hourly compensation ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 depending

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Experience compounding and mixing IV medications
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and medical supplies.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitors pharmacy activities daily to ensure adherence to study protocols and dispensing procedures.
• Prepare and dispense investigational drugs in accordance with the IRB-approved protocols under the supervision of the Pharmacist or site management.
• Assist Pharmacist or site management in preparing blinded study products.
• Ensure the appropriate storage of investigational drugs according to the protocol and FDA guidelines.
• Monitor temperature of pharmacy storage areas and alert Pharmacist or site management of any temperature excursions of study drug.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Monitors expiration date and supply of drug for clinical trials.
• Prepares medication for dispensing to patients enrolled in inpatient study protocols.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH, GCP, CenExel SOPs, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

IV meds compounding

Pharmacy practices

Medication knowledge

Attention to detail

Emergency response

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

CenExel Clinical Research in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support investigational drug trials under moderate oversight. You will assist in dispensing medications and perform cross-functional duties in a clinical research setting.

The role requires certified pharmacy technician credentials, attention to detail, and the ability to follow FDA/ICH/GCP guidelines. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with hourly compensation ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 depending