Research Pharmacist
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Research Pharmacist
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, 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.
This is a permanent, part time position working 8 hours per week.
Day to day responsibilities:
- 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.
Essential:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
- Has an active Pharmacy Licence Licensed
- Ability to act or deputise as Lead Pharmacist
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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
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 eye wear, 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 as per EHS regulations.
- 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 toand 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.
