Pharmacy Technician

The role

The Pharmacy Technician ensures the safe, accurate, and compliant handling of investigational products. This individual will receive, store, prepare, dispense, and manage drugs according to study protocols and regulations.

What you will do

• Receive, store, prepare, and dispense investigational products according to protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Use IWRS/IRT systems to log shipments, assign IP, and perform returns or destructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory logs, temperature records, and expiration tracking.
• Monitor and respond to temperature excursions, discrepancies, or deviations.
• Perform aseptic preparations following sterile technique protocols.
• Manage IP accountability documentation including blinded and unblinded logs.
• Ensure investigational product storage complies with GCP and institutional policies.
• Maintain audit-ready records of pharmacy activities.
• Create and manage pharmacy study binders.
• Assist with scheduling and performing protocol-specific assessments.

Required qualifications

• Registration with relevant state or provincial licensing body where applicable.
• Current certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or willingness to complete GCP training.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
• Ability to follow protocols, 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 have

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program
• Experience in a clinical research or hospital setting
• Experience with IWRS/IRT systems, inventory control, and investigational product handling
• Familiarity with Phase I–IV clinical trials and regulatory requirements

About the company

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites. AMCR Institute, located in Escondido, focuses on advancing metabolic and immunologic research through patient-centered clinical trials.