Compounding Technician

Baxter International Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is hiring a Compounding Technician for our Old Toongabbie facility in Sydney. This full-time permanent role covers shifts starting from early morning and includes handling aseptic production of chemotherapy, antibiotics and nutrition products for hospitals and patients.

You will prepare sterile medications, follow established protocols, ensure safety and quality, and participate in training to grow in pharmaceuticals. Training and support are provided to new entrants.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy in compounding tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills and protocols.
• Ability to adapt to shift work schedules.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and following GMP.
• Experience in pharmacy/manufacturing/warehousing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Select and prepare raw materials for compounding.
• Aseptically compound sterile solutions and products.
• Pack finished units and perform final inspections.
• Label and dispatch prepared products per SOPs.
• Maintain GMP documentation and SOP adherence.
• Perform other duties as required by the role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Shift work

Cleanroom environment

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

The Role: Compounding Technician – Pharmaceutical

This is a fantastic opportunity for a special person who is enthusiastic about making a difference and doing something that really matters. We are looking for a great team player, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable. You’ll welcome coaching and feedback and are always looking at ways to further develop yourself as well as the service we offer.

A great opportunity has become available for a Compounding Technician to join our team in Old Toongabbie facility in a Full-time permanent position , to cover shifts starting from 4** :00 **** am - midnight, **** Monday to Friday** with flexibility to perform overtime as required.

In this role you will be responsible for the aseptic production process- manufacturing Chemotherapy, Antibiotics and Nutritional products for our hospitals and patients. This includes preparing and compounding sterile medications and solutions according to established protocols, ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality.

Candidates who are looking to start their career in pharmaceuticals are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Picking and preparing raw materials
• Aseptically compounding (mixing) sterile solutions
• Packing of finished units for each order including final inspection of products
• Labelling and dispatching of prepared products
• Ensuring documentation is completed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Adhering to Baxter’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Other duties as required

Essential skills & qualifications

• Enjoy work that requires a high attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Adapting to shift work schedules as needed
• Providing assistance in environments with defined procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Be comfortable working within a cleanroom environment for most of your working day
• Executing repetitive results in a consistent and accurate manner
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience in pharmacy, manufacturing or warehousing would be an advantage
• Tasks involve manual repetitive handling and dexterity
• Previous manual compounding experience highly regarded

This role is subject to the following:

• A pre -employment medical including stringent vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks.

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Note: Training/orientation will require flexibility for approx. 3-5 months with shift times ranging between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Applicants must have unrestricted full time work rights and be able to work for any employer in ANZ.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.