As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a On Call Pharmacy Technician, to assist the overall pharmacy operations with respect to inventory, use, supply, storage, and disposal of investigational drug products, providing practical support to the Pharmacy Dept.

This is a office-based position in Daytona Beach, FL. #LI-Onsite 

If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

Many Technicians are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide a high standard of care and support in a clinical setting.

Other key responsibilities:

• Maintain contact with any other organization that operates a supply function to pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and GMP/GCP.
• Have an understanding of all allocated protocols regarding API/IMP handling.
• Attend study meetings as appropriate.
• Assist the Pharmacist/Study Lead with Sponsor interaction.
• May be cross trained in study operations tasks.
• Assist with receipt, storage, packaging, disposition, and retention of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
• Assist with maintenance and control of complete records with respect to API/IMP.
• Assist with dose preparation as appropriate.
• Assist with manufacturing/assembly/dispensing instructions and the generation of labels.
• Ensure the continued supply of any stock items.
• Maintain an appropriate level of cleanliness and organization to the pharmacy.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• Pharmacy Technician Certification, per applicable state requirements or LVN/LPN License.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

• 3 years of pharmaceutical experience required.

• Individuals with direct hospital or long-term care pharmacy technician experience and sterile preparation strongly preferred.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

US Pay Range:  $16/hour - $23/hour USD

Application deadline is September 19, 2024.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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