Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Research

Collaborative-Neuroscience-Research,-LL; 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 with moderate oversight. You will assist in dispensing medications accurately and perform cross-functional duties as required.

Responsibilities include monitoring storage conditions, preparing blinded study products, and ensuring compliance with FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum of 1 year 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, GCP, CenExel SOPs, site working practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

IV medication compounding

Basic pharmacy knowledge

Medications and supplies knowledge

Quality control

Emergency response calmly

Guidelines interpretation

Job description

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Hourly Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hour (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (This may include early morning dispensing and preparation, evening/PM dispensing, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Summary:

With moderate oversight, the Pharmacy Technician I will assist in providing support of clinical investigational drug trials; provide accurate and efficient dispensing of medication and perform cross functional duties as required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.

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