Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Investigational Drug Services (Hem/Onc)

The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Technician Specialist streamlines the preparation and compounding of innovative research medications while ensuring proper documentation, temperature monitoring, storage, and disposal of products. Simultaneously, the Specialist drives the development of clinical trial quality indicators while diligently overseeing inventory and regulatory compliance.

Schedule: (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)

- Monday to Friday- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

- Rotating On-Call Support Required

* On-call support is typically 4-8p weekdays and 8-8p weekends/holidays

Location:

Central Campus

700 Children's Dr

Columbus, Ohio 43205

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Interprets and applies clinical trial terminology and practices such as randomization schemes, flow charts, and blinding.
• Streamlines inventory management including maintaining levels, monthly checks, and updating records, as per protocol requirements.
• Ensures accurate and timely placement, receipt, verification, and registration of inventory orders.
• Follows study-specific protocols for investigational drug preparation and dispensing, including compounding unique sterile intravenous admixtures.
• Administers the tracking of subject drug returns, assesses protocol compliance and follow up for any missing investigational products.
• Upholds solid recordkeeping systems for protocols, temperature monitoring, patient data, and drug inventory.
• Conducts review and audit of pharmacy trial documents to ensure compliance guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education:

• BS or BA from accredit college or university, preferred.

Licensure:

• Registered with the Board of Pharmacy Technician License as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certifications:

• Certification by PTCB and ongoing continuing education to maintain certification, required.
• Certiciation to ship and handle bioharzard substances, required.
• CCRP certiication and ongoing continuing education to maintain certification, strongly encouraged.

Skills:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection certification.
• Ability to organize, manage workload, and help set priorities for self and others.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to stressful or urgent situations with short deadlines.
• Extreme attention to detail and accountability.
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Understanding of FDA regulations related to clinical trials.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology with demonstrated skills in algebra.

Experience:

• Experience in sterile compounding of hazardous agents, preferred.
• Leadership experience, preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet