Responsibilities
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR to support the operations of our Investigational Drug Service (IDS) pharmacy and clinical research. In this
specialized role, the project coordinator assists IDS pharmacy manager, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing expertise in problems and needs assessment, developing and overseeing
accounting systems and independently handling special projects as well as leading inventory management control of research supplies, including receiving, handling, accounting and distributing study-related supplies used in clinical trials. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining study integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates processes among departments.
• Provides expertise in problem and needs assessment, communications and project coordination.
• Develops and oversees office systems.
• Independently handles non-routine special projects.
• Addresses requests from management even if the focus is not part of the primary job description.
• Utilizes supplies appropriately and participates in recycle and re-use programs.
• Assist in the receipt, inventory, storage and dispensing of research supplies per study protocols, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all research supply activities, including accountability logs, temperature monitoring, and chain of custody documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and sponsor monitors to support protocol adherence and audit readiness.
• Ensure research supplies are stored and handled in secure, controlled environments according to manufacturer and sponsor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of inventory and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff or trainees.

Qualifications
Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience, in a pharmacy or research setting preferred. Pharmacy technician experience desired.

Licensure:

• Desired: Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT) and state licensure.

Special Skills: Uses time effectively. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.Overview

• Facilitates processes among departments.
• Provides expertise in problem and needs assessment, communications and project coordination.
• Develops and oversees office systems.
• Independently handles non-routine special projects.
• Addresses requests from management even if the focus is not part of the primary job description.
• Utilizes supplies appropriately and participates in recycle and re-use programs.
• Assist in the receipt, inventory, storage and dispensing of research supplies per study protocols, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all research supply activities, including accountability logs, temperature monitoring, and chain of custody documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and sponsor monitors to support protocol adherence and audit readiness.
• Ensure research supplies are stored and handled in secure, controlled environments according to manufacturer and sponsor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of inventory and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff or trainees