Compounding Technician

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is looking for a Compounding Technician to join our Christchurch facility on a full-time 12-month contract, with potential for extension and permanent roles. You will be responsible for aseptically preparing sterile medications, labeling, packing and ensuring GMP-compliant documentation throughout the process.

Candidates new to the pharmaceutical field are welcome as full training is provided. Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to a cleanroom environment is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates may start with no experience; full training provided.
• Comfort with cleanroom environments and GMP protocols.
• Strong numeracy and ability to interpret basic mathematical data.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to shift work schedules.
• Experience in pharmacy, manufacturing or warehousing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Aseptically compounding sterile solutions.
• Packing finished units and final product inspection.
• Labelling and dispatching prepared products.
• Ensuring documentation adheres to GMP procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Aseptic compounding

GMP compliance

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 Christchurch facility in a Full-time 12 Month Contract role with potential to extend and Permanent positions available.

Our operational hours are 08:00 am to 17:30 pm, there will be two shifts available in between those times (08:00 am to 16:30 pm and 09:0 m to 17:30 pm), 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
• 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.

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

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, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.