Compounding Technician

Zvh; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Auckland is seeking a Compounding Technician for a 12-month fixed term contract to support aseptic production of chemotherapy, antibiotics and nutritional products. You will prepare sterile medications and solutions while ensuring accuracy, safety and quality. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a cleanroom are essential, with a flexible shift pattern to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a cleanroom environment
• Comfortable with physically demanding tasks
• Capable of accurate measurement and calculation
• Demonstrates high attention to detail
• Willingness to learn GMP procedures and aseptic technique

Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing raw materials for sterile production
• Aseptically compounding sterile solutions or syringes
• Packing finished units and conducting final inspections
• Labelling and dispatching prepared products according to SOPs
• Ensuring documentation complies with GMP and SOP requirements
• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and quality standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanroom environment

Physically capable

Productivity

Basic mathematics

Job description

Compounding Technician – Auckland (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

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.

Compounding Technician – Auckland (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) 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 Auckland(Mt. Wellington) facility in a Full-time 12 Month Contract role with potential to extend and Permanent positions available. 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.

Key responsibilities

• Picking and preparing raw materials.
• Aseptically compounding (mixing) sterile solutions or syringes.
• 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 Standard Operating Procedures

Essential skills & qualifications

• Enjoy work that requires a high attention to detail
• Be comfortable working within a cleanroom environment for part of your working day
• Be able to lift up to 10 kgs regularly throughout the day
• Be highly productive
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics

Our operational hours are between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Sunday). Shift’s are for 8 hours between these times. The current standard hours of work for this role is 8 hours/day between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Sunday. However, to meet customer requirements we do require flexibility to work alternative hours from time to time and the roster may change in future to meet changing customer needs.

This role is subject to the following: A pre -employment medical including stringent vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks. Meet compliance and requirements for a mask fit test Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and be able to work full time 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.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.