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**Responsibilities** **Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented **Investigational Drug Pharmacy Technician** to support the operations of our Investigational Drug Service (IDS). In this specialized role, the technician assists pharmacists in handling, preparing, and distributing investigational and study-related drugs used in clinical trials. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining study integrity. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist in the receipt, inventory, storage, preparation, and dispensing of investigational drugs per study protocols, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policies. + Maintain detailed and accurate records of all investigational product activities, including drug accountability logs, temperature monitoring, and chain of custody documentation. + Prepare drug shipments and returns in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and sponsor requirements. + Label investigational drug products according to protocol specifications and regulatory requirements. + Coordinate with clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and sponsor monitors to support protocol adherence and audit readiness. + Ensure investigational drugs are stored and handled in secure, controlled environments according to manufacturer and sponsor requirements. + Participate in the compounding of investigational medications when required, following USP guidelines and institutional policies. + Perform regular audits of inventory and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. + Assist with training and orientation of new staff or trainees in investigational drug procedures. **Qualifications** **Requirements:** **Education/Experience:** + High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a pharmacy technician training program + Minimum 1-2 years of pharmacy technician experience, preferably in a hospital or research setting preferred **Licensure:** + Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT) and state licensure as required. Special Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. **Overview** Hello humankindness ( Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, ( St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute ( , Norton Thoracic Institute ( , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's ( , Ivy Brain Tumor Center ( , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center ( (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. _U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies ( . Look for us on Facebook ( and follow us on Twitter ( . _For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._ **Pay Range** $18.83 - $25.89 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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