Pharmacy Technician

At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world.

K2 Clermont is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support our clinical research operations.

Description:

Assists the Pharmacy team in the administrative and technical operations of the pharmacy. Assists in the development and continued evaluation of a training process for Clinic staff interacting with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures (i.e., drug accountability, storage, administration of doses, and proper documentation of the trail of study drug to and from the pharmacy).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists staff in receipt, storage, dispensing, and return of drug. Acts as liaison with Pharmacy management, Clinical teams, Clinic Project Managers, and Clinical Operations and Logistic Departments.

• Prepares and reviews the accuracy of labels, assists in packaging of doses, and accounts for all dosage units entering and leaving the Clinic per FDA regulations and guidelines and per study protocol requirements. Assures proper protocol and regulatory procedures are followed in the receipt and handling of drug by team members and other staff responsible for dosing.

• Assists in assuring that study drug product prepared and/or checked by pharmacy technical staff is of the highest quality standards to ensure the safety of the study participants and integrity of the study.

• Assists in the continued evaluation of a training program for Clinic staff that interacts with the pharmacy, to assure compliance with pharmacy procedures.

• Assists with the completion of all required in-house sterile technique skills tests for all staff.

• Interacts with sponsors/clients in regard to potential and on-going studies. Explains K2 Med procedures and responds to sponsor/client requests regarding handling of drug, close-out issues, etc. Assures close-out of studies are handled properly (i.e. drug is returned to sponsor, stored correctly, etc., depending on protocol/sponsor requirements).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and IV certification
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification including
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience
• Pharmacy tech certification, licensed with the Board of Pharmacy
• Must have IV experience
• An equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 6 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

At K2, we value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.