Compounding Mechanical Specialist

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers. Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.

About the Role

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Compounding Mechanical Specialist to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment used throughout the compounding laboratory and production environment. This role is responsible for preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensuring critical compounding and packaging equipment remains operational to support efficient pharmacy operations. Working closely with the Facility Manager, Compounding Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Quality Assurance, and Compounding Leadership, the Compounding Mechanical Specialist helps maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, complete basic repairs, maintain maintenance schedules, coordinate internal and external service activities, and document completed work to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Maintain and support critical laboratory and production equipment, including biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, unguators, filling machines, bottle labeling equipment, Zebra printers, air compressors, conveyor systems, and other compounding-related machinery.
• Assist with equipment calibration activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain equipment records, ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready, and support compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), USP, applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with equipment vendors, coordinate service needs, troubleshoot equipment issues with external partners, and maintain appropriate inventory levels of replacement parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Train and support team members on proper equipment operation, conduct equipment competency assessments, provide technical guidance, and promote safe and efficient use of laboratory and production equipment.
• Partner with Compounding Leadership to coordinate maintenance activities while minimizing workflow disruptions; provide production support as needed and assist Fulfillment, Facilities, and other operational teams during periods of increased demand.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, workflow efficiency, and maintenance processes while fostering a positive, team-first culture through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Active Pharmacy Technician license or registration in good standing, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production, laboratory, or manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, maintenance tracking, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, compounding pharmacy, manufacturing, laboratory, or other regulated production environment.
• Experience maintaining filling equipment, bottling equipment, conveyor systems, laser inkjet printers, analytical balances, or similar production equipment.
• Working knowledge of AccuTek SVF filling systems or comparable automated filling equipment.
• Experience assembling, disassembling, cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, equipment documentation, and regulatory compliance within a pharmacy, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in an onsite compounding laboratory and production environment. The role requires standing and walking for up to 90% of the workday, frequent movement throughout production areas, and occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 65 lbs. Team members must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a respirator, and safely work around laboratory chemicals, machinery, and cleaning agents.

Pay

$25.00 per hour - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

1st shift, Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• FSA and HSA options
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Veterinary insurance

Culture

Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. At our Gilbert, Arizona location, that looks like Food Truck Fridays and Casual Fridays. Company-wide, we also celebrate throughout the year with holiday potlucks and seasonal gatherings. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, inside and outside the workplace.