Laboratory Assistant

The Compounding Pharmacy; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Townsville Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a meticulous person to join our compounding lab. You will prepare customised medications alongside our pharmacists, following exact protocols and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

This role suits someone who enjoys calm focused work, notices small details, and takes pride in doing things properly. Part-time hours Wed/Thu/Fri 9:30am-2:00pm, with opportunities to learn specialised compounding skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential in compounding medications.
• Ability to follow clear processes and documentation.
• Experience in a lab or pharmacy setting is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Compounding creams, capsules, and other formulations.
• Preparing ingredients and maintaining lab equipment.
• Following precise protocols and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace.
• Assisting with stock and inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Calm under pressure

Job description

Love precision? Prefer calm, focused work over chaos?

This might be exactly what you’re looking for.

At Townsville Compounding Pharmacy, we create personalised medications that genuinely improve patient outcomes. Behind every product is a process — and we’re looking for someone who takes pride in getting the details right.

What this role is really like

This is a hands‑on lab role, not a retail position.

It’s structured, methodical work where:

• Systems are followed


• And small details make a big difference

If you enjoy working quietly, staying focused, and doing things properly — you’ll thrive here.

The Role

You’ll be working in our compounding lab, preparing customised medications along side our Pharmacists.

Key responsibilities:

• Compounding creams, capsules, and other formulations


• Preparing ingredients and maintaining lab equipment


• Following precise protocols and documentation


• Maintaining a clean, organised, compliant workspace


• Assisting with stock and inventory control

We’re not looking for "fast-paced multitaskers" — we’re looking for the right type of person.

You’ll likely be someone who:

• Notices the small things others miss


• Enjoys following systems and clear processes


• Takes pride in doing things accurately


• Prefers focused, hands‑on work over constant interaction


• Is reliable, consistent, and calm under pressure

Bonus (not essential):

• Pharmacy, compounding, or lab experience


• Science or health‑related background


• Experience in a regulated or process‑driven environment


• Work in a purpose‑driven role helping real patients


• Be part of a supportive, close‑knit team


• Learn specialised skills in compounding medicine


• Enjoy a structured, calm work environment


• Long‑term stability with opportunity to grow

The Details

• Part-time - Wed/Thurs/Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm