Onsite Clinical Research Pharmacy Tech — Escondido

Headlands Research; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Headlands Research AMCR Institute in Escondido, CA seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support clinical trial operations. You will handle investigational products, maintain IP logs, and ensure regulatory compliance under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Work focuses on metabolic and immunologic studies within a regulated environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience, GCP familiarity, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Registration with relevant state or provincial licensing body (e.g., College of Pharmacists of BC) required where applicable.
• Current certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or willingness to complete GCP training.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferably in a clinical research or hospital setting.
• Experience with IWRS/IRT systems, inventory control, and investigational product handling preferred.
• Familiarity with Phase I–IV clinical trials and regulatory requirements an asset.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
• Ability to follow protocols, SOPs, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work independently or as part of a team.
• Professionalism, reliability, and commitment to patient safety and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Investigational Product (IP) Management
• Receive, store, prepare, and dispense investigational products according to protocol, pharmacy manual, and regulatory requirements.
• Use IWRS/IRT systems to log shipments, assign IP, and perform returns or destructions per study-specific guidance.
• Maintain accurate inventory logs, temperature records, and expiration tracking for all IP and supplies.
• Monitor and respond to temperature excursions, discrepancies, or deviations per SOP.
• Perform aseptic preparations where required, following sterile technique protocols.
• Manage IP accountability documentation, including blinded and unblinded logs and reconciliation.
• Ensure all investigational product storage complies with GCP and institutional policies (double-locked, secure, labeled, etc.).

Skills

IWRS/IRT systems

Inventory control

Investigational product handling

Documentation

GCP compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Headlands Research AMCR Institute in Escondido, CA seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support clinical trial operations. You will handle investigational products, maintain IP logs, and ensure regulatory compliance under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Work focuses on metabolic and immunologic studies within a regulated environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience, GCP familiarity, and strong documentation skills.