PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

The Pharmacy Technician role is critical to ensuring our pharmacy operations can effectively support both our Phase 1 pharmacy and outpatient pharmacy services. The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacy team in the administrative and technical operations of the pharmacy. This role involves assisting in the development and continued evaluation of a training process for Clinic staff interacting with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures (i.e., drug accountability, storage, administration of doses, and proper documentation of the trail of study drug to and from the pharmacy).

Primary Responsibilities

• Drug Management & Compliance: Assists staff in the receipt, storage, dispensing, and return of drug products while acting as a liaison with Pharmacy management, Clinical teams, Project Managers, and Operations. Prepares and reviews the accuracy of labels, assists in packaging of doses, and accounts for all dosage units entering and leaving the Clinic per FDA regulations and guidelines and per study protocol requirements. Assures proper protocol and regulatory procedures are followed in the receipt and handling of drug by team members and other staff responsible for dosing.
• Quality Assurance: Assists in assuring that study drug product prepared and/or checked by pharmacy technical staff is of the highest quality standards to ensure the safety of the study participants and integrity of the study. This includes assisting with the completion of all required in-house sterile technique skills tests for all staff.
• Training & Development: Assists in the continued evaluation of a training program for Clinic staff that interacts with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures.
• Sponsor Relations & Study Close-Out: Interacts with sponsors and clients in regard to potential and on-going studies, explaining K2 Med procedures and responding to sponsor/client requests regarding handling of drug, close-out issues, and other operational matters. Assures close-out of studies are handled properly, including ensuring drug is returned to sponsor, stored correctly, or otherwise managed depending on protocol and sponsor requirements.
• Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned to support the expanding needs of both Phase 1 and outpatient pharmacy operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and IV
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to adapt to increasing workload demands and support dual pharmacy operations

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician certification, licensed with the Board of Pharmacy
• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
• 2+ years pharmacy technician experience

Highly Desired

• Experience with sterile/nonsterile compounding & aseptic techniques

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.

Schedule

We support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.