Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

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 skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our compounding team. In this critical role, you will prepare custom sterile compounded medications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Working under the direct supervision of licensed Pharmacists, you will perform aseptic compounding activities, complete required documentation, maintain cleanroom standards, and support the safe production of patient-specific and batch-compounded medications in accordance with Strive Pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Follow proprietary formulations and established procedures to accurately and safely compound sterile injectable medications.
• Perform ongoing quality checks, prepare samples for testing, and initiate investigations for deviations from established procedures.
• Work closely with the Pharmacist-in-Charge, facility Pharmacists, and Quality Assurance teams to maintain product integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain calibration logs for scales, electronic meters, and other laboratory equipment. Accurately document quality procedures, production activities, and required compounding records.
• Maintain cleanroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance according to established procedures. Properly dispose of chemicals and waste materials according to safety protocols.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify supply needs, report shortages to supervisors, and inspect materials for expiration or quality concerns.
• Participate in audits, inspections, competency assessments, and required continuing education activities to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT), along with an active State Pharmacy Technician License or Registration in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) , USP , and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 503B Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding processes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Ability to operate small, sensitive, and specialized laboratory equipment used in sterile compounding processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a high-volume sterile compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, 503A compounding pharmacy, or 503B outsourcing facility.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, quality assurance documentation, regulatory compliance processes, and continuing education related to sterile compounding.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in an onsite sterile cleanroom and laboratory environment. The role requires regular periods of standing or sitting, performing precision compounding tasks, keyboarding, and computer use, with occasional lifting of pharmaceutical supplies up to 30 lbs. The position requires the ability to wear required cleanroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, hairnets, safety goggles, and shoe covers. Employees must be able to successfully complete required medical clearance for use of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant N95 respirator and work safely around chemicals and cleaning agents commonly used in laboratory environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pay

$28 to $29 per hour

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.