Infusion Pharmacy Technician (Oakland)

Oakland Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Pharmacy Technician will work with our team of doctors and research staff to perform pharmacy procedures related to investigational products (study drugs), especially infusion-based drugs.

Job Duties

• Assist in the preparation, handling, and accountability of investigational products (IP) for clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study protocols
• Reconstitute and/or dilute IP as provided by study Sponsors into final products ready for intravenous (IV) infusion or injection, using aseptic techniques
• Be accountable and own recordkeeping of IP, including detailed documentation of receipt, dispensation, and disposal/return of IP. Maintain pharmacy-related regulatory records
• Coordinate with doctors and research staff to ensure on-time delivery/handling of IP to study participants
• Perform weekly inventory of pharmacy stock to ensure sufficient materials for IP preparation
• Prepare for regular pharmacy monitoring/audit visits by study Sponsors
• Serve as a secondary coordinator on certain clinical studies
• Assist with participant intake and screening as needed

Job Requirements

• Experience in medication compounding with aseptic techniques
• Experience with pharmacy calculations
• Active and unencumbered California Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision
• A command of professional spoken and written English