Research Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Accounts for all drug supplies received for studies at the Clinic including documentation of receipt, dispensation, and return of drug. Ensures that established packaging and preparation of dose procedures are followed by all staff. Ensures quality assurance regarding all pharmacy technician documentation and preparation of doses. Works closely with support of department management in all aspects of pharmacy operations and management.

Note: This position is per-diem, with scheduling based on the Clinic and other business needs. Flexibility with scheduling, especially on mornings, is critical.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Essential Functions

• Serves as Pharmacy Lead on incoming clinical study protocols; plans and prepares for accurate dosing including packaging, preparation, and administration of doses.
• Anticipates potential dosing errors and develops a plan of action to prevent their occurrence.
• Ensures adequate supplies of clinical samples are retained with documentation of random selection procedure, as required for study.
• Serves as liaison and consultant to sponsors concerning pharmacy details for future and current protocols.
• Interacts as a vital member of the project team offering guidance in pharmacy procedures and operations specific to each protocol.
• Serves as departmental resource for pharmacy related clinical inquiries from Investigators, clinic training and support staff, Client Services, Sponsor companies, and others as needed.
• Participates in cross training activities with other departments.
• Works with management on improving department processes and needs.
• Understands and effectively uses corporate procurement procedures.
• Performs special duties and assignments as needed.

Job Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Job Knowledge

• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

Supervision Received

• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Business Relationships

• Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Interacts with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional areas. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the applicable state or eligible to receive licensure within required timeframe National, State or Local licensures and certifications as required
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical research procedures
• Knowledge of drug information
• Skilled in preparation of sterile products
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and project management skills
• Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Management Role: No management responsibility

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed
• Must be able to multi-task constantly
• Frequent interaction with clients / associates required
• Long, varied hours required occasionally
• Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions
• Exposure to toxic materials on rare occasions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Kneeling, twisting of upper body / neck, and pushing / pulling of items required occasionally.
• Lifting / carrying objects of 5-25 lbs. required daily.
• Lifting / carrying objects of 26-50+ lbs. required occasionally
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.