Pharmacist
Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
Notice
Requisition Number: 3039
Position Title: Pharmacist
External Description:
Summary: The Pharmacist must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for clinical research. The ideal candidate will have experience with compounding and an IV certification. He/She is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy
Responsibilities:
Tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Attending in-house protocol meetings and sponsor meetings
- Prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals in keeping with Worldwide’s SOPs
- Meet with regulatory representatives of regulatory authorities (DEA, FDA, et al).
- Once trained, perform the following procedures according to WCT procedures and study protocol requirements:
o Drug accountability, dosing, temperature and humidity procedures, blinding procedures
o Emergency cart inventory and maintenance
o Labeling and dispensation of investigational product
o Sterile and non-sterile compounding
o Small batch manufacturing
o Quarantine of test article
o Pharmacy documentation
o IV pump training
o Train staff on special procedures, run mock procedures if needed.
- Ordering of all pharmacy supplies including emergency cart items, study-specific items, study-specific drugs if required by protocol, and other concomitant medications which may be required to treat adverse events.
- Assist with the importation of investigational drugs and ensure all regulations are followed.
- Maintain clean room certifications and ensure pharmacy equipment is within calibration.
- Ensure Pharmacy Technicians and all other applicable staff are thoroughly trained on pharmacy procedures, mentored and their training periodically reviewed.
- Writing, updating, and reviewing SOPs related to the Pharmacy.
- Researching, writing, and training staff on study-specific pharmacy procedures.
- Act as a resource to WCT staff on drug information to include possible side effects, safety, and potential cytochrome interaction.
- Reviews all study randomizations before the study start.
- Responsible for ensuring all pharmacy procedures are covered with appropriately trained staff.
- Read and follow study instructions and sign study responsibility log.
- Available by pager/phone for off-site monitoring of temperature and humidity as well as for potential emergency un-blinding procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining proper temperature and humidity conditions in all Pharmacy areas as well as temperature in any refrigerator and freezers located in all Pharmacy areas.
- Perform procedures and dispose of contaminated supplies according to OSHA requirements.
- Ensure that all pharmacy procedures are performed on time and according to the study protocol and WCT procedures.
- Ensure that pharmacy areas are kept clean and organized.
- Performing other procedures/duties not mentioned, as required by specific study protocols.
- Responsible for requesting, scheduling, and attending any training required for this position.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to have a flexible work schedule to include Saturdays, Sundays, early mornings, and late evenings.
- Be punctual. Arriving to work on time and dependable attendance is critical.
- Able to multitask and work efficiently while being flexible to the different types of studies.
- Must be proactive and have self-initiative to learn tasks and complete training promptly.
- Must bring a positive and willing attitude to work every day and have good customer service skills.
- Remain professional and have a strong work ethic at all times, especially when engaging with clients, participants, vendors, and staff.
- Participate in all QC and other checks of tasks and activities.
- Must be organized and have good attention to detail.
- Must be willing to perform duties repetitively, at a fast pace without errors, and meet strict time constraints.
- Some knowledge and skills in performing technical and compounding procedures.
- Experience performing IV admixtures, and administering IV medications through the use of stationary infusion and syringe pumps.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
- Possible equipment use includes, but is not limited to Laminar flow hood, IV pumps, weighing scales, computers, rolling carts, fax machine, photocopier, telephone, lab apparatus, mop/broom, needles, calculators, dishwasher, microwave, etc.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Required: Bachelors of Science Pharmacy or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy.
Preferred: At least 2-5 years of Pharmacy experience. IV Certification, Compounding experience. Nuclear pharmacy experience
City:
State: Texas
Employment Type: Regular
Community / Marketing Title: Pharmacist
Company Profile:
We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.
Location_formattedLocationLong: San Antonio, Texas US
CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.