Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Research

CenExel; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A clinical research organization in California seeks a Pharmacy Technician I. Responsibilities include supporting clinical investigational drug trials, preparing and dispensing medications, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. The role requires a Certified Pharmacy Technician, effective communication skills, and attention to detail. With a competitive pay range of $20.00 - $22.00/hr, this position promotes a healthy work-life balance and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing support for clinical drug trials.
• Prepare and dispense investigational drugs per protocols.
• Ensure appropriate storage and monitor drug expiration dates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of medications and medical supplies

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain quality control standards

Ability to react calmly in emergency

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Medical Assistant Diploma/CNA

Job description

Overview

About CenExel 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: $20.00 - $22.00/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday + Occasional Saturdays

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.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma / CNA (Highly Desired)
• Minimum of 1 year related experience preferred.
• 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.

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.
• On-site work arrangement.

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.