Pharmaceutical Technologist - Mtwapa at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense investigational products, compounded medicines, and concomitant medications per protocol and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain accurate participant/patient medication records in compliance with Good Clinical Practice
• Order, receive, and reconcile pharmaceutical and clinical trial supplies
• Ensure proper custody, storage, and accountability of study drugs and related supplies
• Maintain a compliant, audit-ready, and organized pharmacy environment
• Support the development and implementation of study-specific Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy documentation
• Conduct quality checks on investigational medicinal products, including physical inspections and verifying packaging integrity.
• Report any discrepancies, deviations, or adverse events related to investigational medicinal products handling.
• Manage the return or destruction of unused or expired investigational medicinal products according to regulatory guidelines and trial protocols.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned by the Investigator or Clinical Research Scientist

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons board;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application; and    Mandatory
• 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research.    Mandatory
• Communication Skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal Skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory