Research Pharmacy Technician (Peoria)

Arizona Liver Health • Peoria, AZ

5h • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Liver Health/Arizona Clinical Trials is hiring a Research Pharmacy Technician in Peoria, Arizona. The position supports clinical research professionals by helping ensure study protocols are followed and by performing administrative and clinical pharmacy procedures. Work takes place in a clinic setting and follows a set Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $23–$27 per hour, depending on experience.

The technician prepares investigational products and standard-of-care medications for dispensing and infusion; verifies patient information and labels products; completes and verifies orders in electronic medical record or clinical trial manager systems; and manages investigational drug inventory, accountability, returns, and expiration dates. Duties also include sterile compounding and other specialized pharmacy functions, maintaining sanitary work areas and equipment, performing quality control, documenting temperatures when assigned, organizing pharmacy documents, supporting regulatory filing, and assisting with subject accountability and research queries. The technician works under the direction of providers and clinical research coordinators and may help train new pharmacy technicians.

Some inter-office travel may be required, using a shared company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Applicants must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• A bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.
• GCP and IATA certification.
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Excellent motor skills and ability to stand for long periods.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, data-entry skills, and computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of clinical research requirements, GCP principles, and biomedical research ethics.
• Ability to interact effectively with professional and administrative staff, sponsors, regulators, patients, potential subjects, and referral sources.
• Ability to provide employees and research subjects with a professional service experience.
• Valid documentation and authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a pharmacy technician; comparable experience may be considered.
• Previous research experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow study protocols and perform administrative and clinical procedures to support research professionals.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and follow health and safety procedures.
• Verify patient information and correctly label drugs and investigational products.
• Review the CRC schedule and verify and complete orders in the electronic medical record and/or clinical trial manager system.
• Prepare investigational products and standard-of-care medications for dispensing and infusion.
• Deliver investigational products and related materials to clinics and study participants as required.
• Assist with investigational product inventory, master logs, and drug accountability.
• Perform specialized pharmacy functions, including sterile compounding, medication histories, inventory control, medication maintenance, unit inspection, and packaging.
• Use pharmacy equipment, compounding supplies, and computer systems to procure, prepare, verify, and/or deliver medication.
• Perform quality-control procedures and help maintain the pharmacy, equipment, and supplies.
• Receive investigational drug supplies, process returns, remove drugs from stock when studies are complete, dispense study drugs, maintain inventory, and review expiration dates.
• Record temperatures daily when assigned and contact study coordinators about clarifications and excursions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies.
• Organize, label, file, and discard documents and materials according to facility SOPs.
• Answer research queries as designated by CRCs and assist with subject accountability and compliance.
• Assist the regulatory department with filing and maintaining the pharmacy binder.
• Participate in training and orienting new pharmacy technicians.
• Work with providers and clinical research coordinators and follow their directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, including HSA plans with an employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Five days of sick time.
• Seven company holidays and two half-days.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Shared company vehicles for required travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED