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Ids/Research Staff Pharmacist – Parkside

2-5 years
$85.87 – $100.58 per hour
10 July 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title: IDS/Research Staff Pharmacist – Parkside

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary Range: $85.87 – $100.58 per hour
Work Mode: On-site with travel across multiple UCLA Health locations


Job Summary:

Join UCLA Health as an IDS/Research Staff Pharmacist and contribute to leading-edge clinical research. This role focuses on investigational drug services (IDS) supporting oncology and other therapeutic area trials. You’ll oversee drug dispensation, protocol compliance, staff supervision, and maintain regulatory standards within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to innovation and patient-centric care.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct protocol-related duties: study setup, drug dispensation, monitoring, and close-out

  • Dispense IV and oral investigational medications accurately

  • Support compliance with institutional, state, and federal research regulations

  • Supervise pharmacy support staff and ensure seamless operations

  • Build collaborative relationships with pharmacy, medical, and administrative teams

  • Handle problem-solving and adapt to evolving clinical research needs

  • Champion high standards of care and operational excellence in research pharmacy practice


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Valid Pharmacist license in California

  • Experience in investigational drug services or clinical research settings

  • Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research protocols

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage sterile and oral drug preparations

  • Capable of multitasking and working across multiple UCLA Health sites

  • Prior experience with IV/PO medication dispensing and study documentation is preferred


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly salary ($85.87 – $100.58 based on experience)

  • Step-based union-represented compensation plan

  • Exposure to world-class research and medical practices

  • Opportunities for career advancement within clinical research

  • Work with a mission-driven, patient-focused healthcare organization


Company Description:

UCLA Health is one of the nation’s top-ranked healthcare systems with over 270 clinics and four award-winning hospitals. Renowned for medical innovation and research, UCLA Health is closely integrated with the David Geffen School of Medicine, making it a premier destination for professionals advancing healthcare and clinical research.


Work Mode: On-site (with required travel across UCLA Health sites)


Call-to-Action:

Ready to make a difference in clinical research and patient care? Apply now to join UCLA Health as an IDS/Research Pharmacist and become part of a healthcare team that’s transforming the future of medicine.