Pharmacy Tech, Clinical Research - Newly Licensed Welcome

Collaborative-Neuroscience-Research,-LL; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support clinical investigational drug trials and ensure accurate dispensing of medications under supervision.

The role involves adherence to study protocols, FDA and GCP guidelines, and cross-functional collaboration with pharmacists and site staff. Newly licensed technicians are encouraged to apply, with training provided and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• 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.

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 (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

IV medication compounding

Pharmacy practices

Medication knowledge

Quality control

Emergency response

Guidelines interpretation

Job description

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support clinical investigational drug trials and ensure accurate dispensing of medications under supervision.

The role involves adherence to study protocols, FDA and GCP guidelines, and cross-functional collaboration with pharmacists and site staff. Newly licensed technicians are encouraged to apply, with training provided and a Monday–Friday schedule.