Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 12 hours ago
Research Pharmacist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Research Pharmacist to join their Research Pharmacy division within the Clinical Trials Office. The successful candidate will provide essential investigational drug services to investigators and research personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of investigational drug services including drug receipt, inventory control, drug dispensation, and drug return
Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures and study specific procedures
Maintain practice in accordance with JCAHO, FDA, and other regulatory requirements
Provide cross coverage in all areas of RP including adult and pediatric oncology and general clinical trials, as deemed necessary by the director of RP
Maintain existing systems for management of investigational product inventories and perform expiration date checks
Conduct Site Initiations (SIV) visits
Write study specific procedures
Meet protocol requirements for investigational drug use
Maintain study specific files
Dispense, compound, and package investigational drugs upon written order of investigator, and according to the IRB approved protocol
Maintain drug accountability records
Dispense all dosage forms necessary to meet the needs of protocols
Dispense non-hazardous and hazardous sterile products, such as chemotherapy, intrathecal, vaccine, and gene therapy
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
Collaborate with University and Hospital staff, investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and study monitors
Attend and host monitoring visits and/or meetings as needed
Provide investigational drug information
Share on-call duties with other pharmacists based on a rotating schedule
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, master's, or Pharm.D degree preferred
Four years of related experience
Current licensure from the New York State Board of Pharmacy or be eligible for licensure in the State of New York
Must possess the ability to successfully complete all training requirements including but not limited to Epic systems training, Research Pharmacy IT training, aseptic technique training, and hazardous training
Preferred
Board Certification is a plus
Minimum 1 year of hospital-based pharmacy experience or equivalent, such as pharmacy practice residency
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
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