Compounding Technician

About the Role

The Compounding Technician is responsible for staging and preparing all components for drug production in a clean-room environment. Technicians may also engage in compounding low to high-risk sterile products and filling patient orders, as authorized and under the supervision of the compounding pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures, particularly when handling hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Perform non-sterile compounding, including capsules, liquids, topical medications, nasal preparations, suppositories, troches, or tablet triturates.
• Conduct sterile compounding, such as sterile-to-sterile transfers, packaging, labeling, injections, ophthalmic, and inhalation solutions.
• Maintain strict adherence to standards for potency, quality, purity, integrity, sterility, and endotoxin content.
• Compound medication, fill and label prescriptions, and pre-package bulk compounded medications.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder low or expiring chemicals/compounds, receive new inventory, and maintain MSDS and Certificates of Analysis.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning using appropriate disinfectants and techniques.
• Review MSDS for hazardous or non-hazardous chemicals as needed.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and validation testing according to policies and procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing competency evaluations as required.
• Work under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Strong aseptic technique and hand-eye coordination.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints.

Physical Requirements

• Proficient in using computers and related equipment (printers, fax machines).
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills via telephone and email.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• 20/20 vision (with or without corrective aids) for visual inspection of drug products.

Benefits

• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K matching.
• Sick leave.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available at this time.