Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across the United States and Puerto Rico. We specialize in Phase I-IV studies across several therapeutic areas, including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. As an Investigational Product Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician), you will prepare and dispense study drug while ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797, USP 800, state Boards of Pharmacy, and company SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Integrate investigational medication use, pharmacy workflow, subject medication safety activities, and regulatory standards under the direction of the Lead Research Pharmacist and Principal/Sub Investigators.
• Coordinate and advise site staff on drug distribution services for investigational medications.
• Identify and justify needs for additional resources or redeploy resources to meet operational demands.
• Prepare, label (if required), and dispense investigational medications, including providing drug-related information and education for subjects and site staff.
• Dispense controlled substances as part of research studies while maintaining accurate inventory records, documentation of receipt, and proper storage conditions.
• Ensure safety and care for all research subjects related to investigational medication preparation and dispensing.
• Promote professional growth and development through continuing education and skills competency, supporting departmental goals and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree and 1+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email, and web applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads, and prioritize effectively.
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity, dependability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Experience handling highly sensitive information confidentially and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.