Job Description
Job Description
Position: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Baltimore, MD (ON-SITE)
Hourly Rate: $25 - $29
About Pharmaron
Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
Job Overview:
The Pharmacy Technician supports clinical research activities by assisting in the receipt, preparation, dispensing, storage, accountability, and documentation of investigational and non-investigational products in a regulated research pharmacy setting. This role works under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and in close collaboration with clinical research teams to ensure pharmacy operations align with study protocols, departmental SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain 100% accountability of all investigational products, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
- Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding activities in compliance with USP 797 and USP 795 guidelines and protocol-specific instructions.
- Prepare and maintain protocol-specific pharmacy binders, logs, labels, medication orders, and required documentation to support study execution.
- Provide support during Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), pharmacy simulations, audits, and sponsor monitoring visits, including documentation review and preparation.
- Conduct daily cleanroom, pharmacy, and laboratory area maintenance and restoration activities to ensure a compliant and safe working environment.
- Perform daily temperature monitoring and generate required reports for pharmacy storage areas for pharmacist review.
- Assist with inventory management, including monthly reviews of expired medications, product quarantine, purchase order submissions, and pharmacy supply tracking.
- Utilize computerized pharmacy inventory management systems to document product receipt, dispensing, and external destruction of non-investigational products.
- Communicate effectively with pharmacists, the Pharmacy Director, drug wholesalers, and clinical research staff regarding operational, inventory, and protocol-related matters.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of treatment assignments for blinded studies and comply with all organizational, regulatory, and sponsor-required training.
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 - 6 years pharmacy technician experience performing sterile compounding, preferably in a hospital setting and/or sterile compounding facility
- Basic knowledge of specimen handling, processing, and storage procedures.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
Why Pharmaron?
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.
Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k plan with generous employer match
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.
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