Sterile Compounding Technician

At The Pharmacy Hub, we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.

The Sterile Compounding Technician prepares sterile and hazardous compounded medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, following USP <795>, <797>, standards and all applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations. This role requires precision, strict aseptic technique, and consistent compliance with safety and quality procedures in a controlled cleanroom environment.

• →Prepare sterile compounded preparations (injectables, IV admixtures, ophthalmics, etc.) using proper aseptic technique in ISO-classified cleanrooms, per USP <795>/<797>.
• →Compound using the correct Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC) and Containment Secondary Engineering Control (C-SEC).
• →Select and don correct drug PPE and follow spill-management and deactivation/decontamination procedures.
• →Perform and document required garbing/gowning, hand hygiene, and disinfection of compounding areas and equipment before each batch.
• →Accurately measure, mix, and prepare compounds according to physician orders and master formulation records.
• →Perform quality checks (visual inspection, calculations, gravimetric/volumetric verification) prior to pharmacist final verification.
• →Maintain accurate compounding logs, batch records, and beyond-use dating (BUD) documentation.
• →Monitor and document cleanroom environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, pressure differentials) and equipment certifications (biological safety cabinets, isolators).
• →Manage inventory of sterile compounding supplies, APIs, including proper storage, handling, and disposal per applicable DEA waste requirements.
• →Complete ongoing competency assessments (media-fill testing, gloved fingertip/thumb sampling, garbing competency) per USP requirements.
• →Immediately flag discrepancies, out-of-range results, or compounding errors to the supervising pharmacist.
• →Maintain a clean, organized, compliant work area and support routine cleaning/disinfection schedules and cleanroom certifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT.

• Active state pharmacy technician registration/license in good standing.

• Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on sterile compounding experience in a hospital, compounding pharmacy, or 503A/503B facility.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, standards.

• Current (or able to complete within 30 days of hire) garbing competency, media-fill testing, and gloved fingertip/thumb sampling per USP <797>.

• Hands-on experience with drug handling, PPE selection, and spill-response procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate calculation skills (dosages, dilutions, concentrations).

• Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment requiring full PPE/garbing for extended periods.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and pharmacist collaboration.

• Associate's degree or completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.

• Prior experience in a 503A or 503B outsourcing compounding pharmacy.

• Experience with automated compounding devices, IV robotics, or gravimetric workflow software.

• Additional sterile compounding credential beyond base CPhT certification.

• Experience with electronic batch record and pharmacy compounding software.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods (up to a full shift) in a cleanroom environment.

• Ability to wear full PPE/garbing (gown, gloves, mask, hair/beard covers, shoe covers)

• Manual dexterity for precise measuring, mixing, and handling of small vials, syringes, and equipment.

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25-40 lbs (supply totes, boxes).

• Exposure to chemicals, and cleaning/disinfecting agents; must follow all Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and handling and exposure-control procedures.

• Work is performed in a controlled, ISO-classified cleanroom with strict gowning, hygiene, and environmental-monitoring requirements.

Overtime hours may be offered from time to time.

• Customer-first mindset - we develop strong partnerships with telehealth platforms and healthcare companies to enhance access and understand their specific needs
• Innovation for intervention in care - we develop advanced compounding solutions and products to better support patient health outcomes
• Continuous improvement - we continuously improve our processes and offerings through intelligent, honest and transparent practices to deliver cost-effective solutions that truly benefit our clients and their patients.

At The Pharmacy Hub, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities for career growth and development. We take pride in our fast-paced, team-driven culture and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving success.

If you’re ready to join a company that values hard work, dedication, and teamwork, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to The Pharmacy Hub and working together to deliver top-tier pharmacy fulfillment solutions.

The Pharmacy Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to indicate this in their application.

The Pharmacy Hub participates in E-Verify. A post-offer background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment screenings may apply depending on the role.