Compounding Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

This position provides hands-on experience in the preparation, documentation, and managementof investigational products for clinical trials. The intern will work under the direct supervision ofa licensed pharmacist to support study start-up, dispensing, inventory, and documentationprocesses, while gaining exposure to community-engaged clinical research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the

following:

Study Start-Up & Documentation:
Assist in the development, preparation, and maintenance of protocol-specific documents,
including:
Compounding worksheets
Drug accountability logs
Patient medication diaries
Dosing instructions
Visit-specific medication handouts or counseling sheets
Format and print protocol materials for staff and participants; maintain documentversion control.
Support setup of study binders, electronic files, and documentation templates for eachtrial.

Dispensing & Inventory:
Assist in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of investigational drugs per protocol
and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Help manage inventory tracking, including receiving study drug shipments, logging lot
numbers, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
Monitor refrigerator/freezer logs and report temperature excursions promptly.
Reconcile drug inventory and assist with preparing drug return or destruction forms.

Participant & Study Support:
Provide study participants with protocol-specific medication instructions and review
diary completion processes under pharmacist supervision.
Communicate with clinical coordinators and nurses regarding drug availability and
dosing schedules.
Assist in packaging take-home medication kits for participants in compliance with study
requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation for investigational drug accountability.
Support compliance with FDA, IRB, sponsor, and Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Participate in internal audits and assist with documentation for sponsor monitoringvisits.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Interest in community-based clinical research, public health, or investigational drugservices.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing tools for document preparation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, mission-driven teamenvironment.

Required Education and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program.

Must be in good academic standing and eligible for internship experience in a clinicalresearch setting.

Current IV Certification (required)

Licensure:

Current Pharmacy Intern License (required) in the state where the NEXT

Oncology position is located.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a pharmacy, research, or clinical setting.
Familiarity with clinical trial operations, GCP, or IND processes.
Coursework or interests related to pharmacotherapy, research ethics, or public health.

Learning and Development Opportunities

Experience supporting real-world, community-focused clinical trials.
Hands-on exposure to investigational drug handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Opportunity to contribute to health equity and translational research efforts in
underserved populations.
Mentorship and training by clinical research pharmacists and study staff

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

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IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.