Pharmacy Technician

Key Accountabilities:

· Complies with EPCU Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices, Good Pharmacy;

· Coordinate and work closely with the EPCU Pharmacist or pharmacy technician to ensure that IP randomization schedules, dose preparations, and other applicable work product is reviewed and approved in a timely manner;

· Supports the implementation and application of ClinBaseTM in the EPCU as it applies to area of responsibility;

· Participate in project/client meetings to represent pharmacy services as applicable;

· Acts as the primary contact person representing the EPCU pharmacy for clients and external CROs, if applicable;

· Ensures the availability of sufficient test and reference products for study execution;

· Ensures that IP is stored in compliance with the project protocol and EPCU SOP specifications;

· Ensures that IP randomization schedules are received in a timely manner;

· Manages the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of IP for dosing in a manner that is in strict compliance with the project protocol, randomization schedule, EPCU SOPs, and any other applicable regulations;

· Manages and ensures the timely and accurate delivery/availability of IP for project dosing;

· Manages and ensures that clear documentation of IP receipt, IP preparation\\dispensation, IP return to the pharmacy, and IP destruction/return to the Sponsor or designee;

· Oversees the storage and archiving of IP study documentation;

· Ensures that IP is stored in a secure, locked location within the EPCU;

· Participates in sponsor monitoring visits to represent the EPCU Pharmacy relative to project IP documentation and accountability;

· Supports existing and develops new pharmacy processes to ensure efficient operation of the pharmacy;

· Participates in quality improvement initiatives;

· Demonstrates Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities;

· Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

· The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive;

QualificationsSkills

· Excellent interpersonal skills;

· Detailed-oriented;

· Ability to work creatively in a fast paced environment.

Education

· High School Matric Certificate with relevant work experience;

· Pharmacy Technician or related Post Basic certification preferred or Intern Pharmacist.

Language Skills

· English.

Minimum Work Experience

· At least 1 year experience as Pharmacy Technician or equivalent work experience;

· General knowledge of generally accepted pharmacy principals, practices and procedures, pharmaceutical generic and trade names, and general math;

· Flexibility in work schedule to include night or weekend work may be required.EEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.