Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

About the role

The Sterile Compounding Technician is responsible for accurately compounding sterile preparations in compliance with company policies, USP standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. This role supports safe, efficient, and compliant sterile operations within a 503A compounding pharmacy. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile preparations (e.g., injections, ophthalmics, IV admixtures) following approved formulations, master batch records, and SOPs.
• Perform aseptic techniques within ISO-classified cleanrooms and primary engineering controls.
• Accurately document compounding activities, lot numbers, beyond-use dates, and quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cleanrooms, including routine cleaning and disinfection per schedule.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance as assigned.
• Participate in environmental monitoring, media fills, and gloved fingertip testing as required.
• Adhere to gowning, hygiene, and safety requirements at all times.
• Identify and report deviations, errors, or out-of-specification results to leadership.
• Support inventory control of sterile supplies and medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, quality, and leadership to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician registration/license as required by state regulations.
• Active National Pharmacy Technician certification required.
• 2 years prior sterile compounding experience required.
• Aseptic technique training required.
• Working knowledge of USP and applicable USP requirements.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a cleanroom environment.

Skills

• Hospital experience preferred, not required.
• IV Compounding Experience a plus.
• Compounding experience with multiple drugs preferred.
• Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and quality documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)