Pharmacy Technician

headlandsresearch; Escondido (CA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Headlands Research in Escondido, CA is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support clinical trials. You will handle investigational products, ensure GMP/GCP compliance, and maintain precise documentation under licensed supervision.

Work in a highly regulated environment with SOPs, IP accountability, and collaboration with study teams. Prior GMP/clinical research exposure and IP management experience are valued; onsite only.

Qualificações

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Registration with relevant state or provincial licensing body 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.

Responsabilidades

• Investigational Product Management: receive, store, prepare, and dispense IP per protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: maintain ALCOA-C records, IP logs, and regulatory binders, ensure audit readiness.
• Administrative & Operational Support: assist with assessments, data entry in eCRFs, and general clerical tasks.
• Communication & Collaboration: coordinate with study teams, monitors, and sponsors; participate in trainings.

Formação académica

Pharmacy Technician program

Ferramentas

IWRS/IRT systems

eCRFs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

Escondido, CA

AMCR Full-time | Onsite (no opportunities for hybrid or remote)

For experienced Pharmacy Technicians looking for meaningful work in clinical research.

If you're a Pharmacy Technician who values precision, compliance, patient safety, and collaborative clinical environments, AMCR Institute may be the right next step in your career.

Our Escondido site is known for its strong operational infrastructure, experienced research teams, and commitment to advancing metabolic and immunologic research through high-quality clinical trials. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with investigational products and contribute to studies that support the development of innovative therapies.

Why Experienced Pharmacy Technicians Choose AMCR Institute

• Exposure to complex investigational product management within clinical research
• Collaborative environment with experienced investigators, coordinators, and clinical staff
• Strong operational support, SOPs, and compliance-focused processes
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful metabolic and immunologic studies
• Backing of a growing research network with resources and long-term stability

This role is ideal for Pharmacy Technicians who enjoy working in highly regulated environments, take pride in accuracy and documentation, and want to be part of a team advancing innovative medical research.

The Role

The Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in the successful execution of clinical trials by ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant handling of investigational products (IP). Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or certified technician (as applicable), this individual will be responsible for receiving, storing, preparing, dispensing, documenting, and managing investigational drugs in accordance with study protocols, GCP/ICH regulations, and institutional SOPs. This role may also support administrative and data entry activities related to the conduct of clinical research.

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.).

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain audit-ready records of all pharmacy activities, including temperature logs, equipment calibrations, and IP logs.
• Create and manage pharmacy study binders with updated regulatory and protocol-specific content.
• Adhere to ALCOA-C principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, and Consistent) in documentation practices.
• Participate in unblinded or blinded monitoring visits, providing relevant pharmacy documentation.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist with scheduling and performing protocol-specific assessments (e.g., memory assessments, vital signs, specimen collection support).
• Perform data entry in eCRFs according to protocol and system-specific guidelines.
• Support query resolution, documentation scanning, and other clerical duties (e.g., faxing, reminder calls).
• Order pharmacy-related supplies and assist with equipment upkeep and calibrations.
• Provide pharmacy support to other team members and backfill duties during absences.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain clear, professional communication with study coordinators, monitors, sponsors, and clinical staff.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on protocols, SOPs, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Requirements

• 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.