PharmacyTechnician - Non-Sterile Compounding ($20-$30/hour)
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Thirty Madison is now part of Remedy! You can read more about the acquisition here. We are excited to join forces and continue to revolutionize healthcare accessibility!
As a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you will prepare compounded non-sterile medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, in accordance with USP <795>, applicable USP <800> requirements, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and facility standard operating procedures. You will support growing production volumes by preparing a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms, operating specialized compounding and manufacturing equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation and quality standards throughout the compounding process.
This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced pharmaceutical technologies, including 3D printing and tablet compression, while contributing to an expanding compounding operation.
Comp | Perks | Benefits
- $20 - $30 / hour**
- Robust and affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
- Vacation time off policy - up to 10 vacation days accrued your first year. Vacation time begins accruing immediately
**Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
What you get to do every day
Compounding & Production
- Prepare non-sterile compounded medications from approved master formulation records, including solid oral dosage forms (compressed tablets, capsules, and 3D-printed tablets), semi-solids (creams, ointments, gels, and transdermals), and oral liquids (suspensions and solutions)
- Accurately weigh, measure, mix, blend, and compound active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients according to approved formulations and standard operating procedures
- Support the preparation of patient-specific medication strengths and release profiles using advanced pharmaceutical compounding technologies
- Operate 3D printing and hot-melt extrusion (HME) equipment, including loading and calibrating the extruder, monitoring temperature and feed-rate parameters, and producing tablets using approved print files
- Perform in-process quality checks on 3D-printed tablets, including weight, dimensions, and visual appearance
- Set up, operate, and clean Korsch tablet presses, including tooling changes and adjustments to compression force, fill depth, and turret speed
- Conduct tablet production quality checks, including weight, hardness, thickness, and friability testing
- Operate LMX mixers to prepare powder blends and semi-solid formulations using validated mixing processes
- Utilize supporting compounding equipment, including analytical balances, capsule fillers, ointment mills, and powder containment hoods or ventilated balance enclosures
- Verify ingredient quantities, NDCs where applicable, lot numbers, and expiration dates prior to compounding
- Stage and label compounded preparations for pharmacist verification; ensure all preparations receive documented final review before release
- Assign beyond-use dates according to approved formulation records and applicable USP standards
- Support batch production runs, including in-process checks, yield reconciliation, and accurate production documentation
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant non-sterile compounding environment
- Follow USP <795>, applicable USP <800> requirements, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and facility standard operating procedures
- Perform and document routine cleaning and maintenance of compounding equipment, production areas, and work surfaces
- Follow established procedures to prevent cross-contamination and ensure proper handling of pharmaceutical ingredients
- Perform equipment calibration checks and document equipment readiness prior to production
- Handle hazardous or potent APIs, when applicable, using appropriate engineering controls, containment equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Follow approved safety procedures for powder handling, material transfers, and equipment cleaning
- Report deviations, near misses, equipment malfunctions, and out-of-specification results promptly