Pharmacy Technician

Headlands Research•Escondido, CA

7d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports the successful execution of clinical trials by ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant handling of investigational products (IP). Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or certified technician, as applicable, the role receives, stores, prepares, dispenses, documents, and manages investigational drugs according to study protocols, GCP/ICH regulations, and institutional SOPs. The position may also support administrative and data-entry activities related to clinical research. This full-time, onsite position is based at Headlands Research AMCR Institute in Escondido, California. The site conducts patient-centered research in metabolic and immunologic conditions, including pre-diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, NAFLD/MASH, and vaccines. The role offers work with investigational products in a regulated clinical research environment and collaboration with investigators, coordinators, monitors, sponsors, and clinical staff.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program is preferred.
Registration with the relevant state or provincial licensing body is required where applicable.
Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, or willingness to complete GCP training.
At least 1–2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician; clinical research or hospital experience is preferred.
Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
Ability to follow protocols and SOPs and maintain regulatory compliance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IWRS/IRT systems, inventory control, and investigational product handling.
Familiarity with Phase I–IV clinical trials and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, prepare, and dispense investigational products in accordance with protocols, pharmacy manuals, and regulatory requirements.
Use IWRS/IRT systems to log shipments, assign investigational products, and process returns or destructions according to study-specific guidance.
Maintain accurate inventory logs, temperature records, and expiration tracking for investigational products and supplies.
Monitor and respond to temperature excursions, discrepancies, or deviations according to SOPs.
Perform aseptic preparations when required, following sterile technique protocols.
Manage investigational product accountability documentation, including blinded and unblinded logs and reconciliation.
Ensure investigational product storage meets GCP and institutional requirements, including security and labeling standards.
Maintain audit-ready pharmacy records, including temperature logs, equipment calibrations, and investigational product logs.
Create and maintain pharmacy study binders with current regulatory and protocol-specific content.
Apply ALCOA-C principles to documentation practices.
Participate in blinded or unblinded monitoring visits and provide relevant pharmacy documentation.
Assist with scheduling and performing protocol-specific assessments, such as memory assessments, vital signs, and specimen collection support.
Enter data in eCRFs according to protocol and system-specific guidelines.
Support query resolution, documentation scanning, and clerical tasks such as faxing and reminder calls.
Order pharmacy-related supplies and assist with equipment upkeep and calibration.
Provide pharmacy support to other team members and backfill duties during absences.
Communicate professionally with study coordinators, monitors, sponsors, and clinical staff.
Participate in team meetings and training to stay current on protocols, SOPs, and compliance standards.
Work flexibly and professionally in a fast-paced, regulated environment.