Pharmacy Technician* (Aseptic Compounding)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital is building a GMP aseptic compounding hub to prepare sterile products for NUHS and NHG clusters. The Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic Compounding) role involves preparing sterile medications in a cleanroom and maintaining compounding records, under supervision of a Lead Technician.

Duties include assembling sterile products, adhering to aseptic techniques, equipment operation, documentation, environmental sampling, and inventory management, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from local Polytechnic or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) or equivalent.
• Foreign Pharmacy Degree not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and compound sterile products using aseptic techniques in a GMP-cleanroom.
• Adhere to aseptic methods for sterile drug compounding.
• Operate compounding equipment safely per SOPs.
• Document all compounding activities with batch numbers and expiry dates.
• Collect environmental samples and perform routine quality checks.
• Inventory management of drugs and consumables under correct conditions.
• Clean work areas and equipment, maintaining cleanroom standards.
• Assist Production Supervisor with statistics for compounding reports.
• Follow safety, hygiene and GMP requirements, including gowning qualifications.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Foreign Pharmacy Degree (not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council)

Job description

Overview

NUH will build and operationalise the first GMP compounding hub with both cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic drug preparation capabilities under one roof. This hub produces ready-to-use compounded sterile products such as parenteral nutrition bags, parenteral electrolyte and antibiotic admixtures, eye-drops and parenteral chemotherapy for use at its spokes i.e. hospitals and centres under NUHS and NHG clusters.

The Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic Compounding) is responsible for preparing sterile medications in a cleanroom environment, maintain all relevant compounding related records and assist in inventory management. They work under the supervision of a Lead Technician to ensure the accuracy and safety of compounded medications and compliance to SOPs and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and compound sterile products using aseptic techniques in a GMP-compliant cleanroom.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques for sterile compounding of drugs.
• Operate all compounding equipment safely and accurately in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all compounding activities, including batch numbers and expiry dates, in accordance with GMP standards.
• Collect environmental monitoring samples and perform routine quality checks as necessary.
• Manage inventory of drugs, consumables, and related materials, ensuring they are stored under recommended conditions.
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas and equipment per SOP while maintaining cleanroom standards at all times.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in maintaining statistics and other data for reports relating to sterile compounding
• Adhere to safety protocols, hygiene standards, and GMP requirements, including maintaining aseptic and gown qualifications

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from local Polytechnic or equivalent OR
• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR
• Foreign Pharmacy Degree (not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council)

Pharmacy Assistant (Eligible for Entry-To-Practice OJT)

• Part Time Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Science) * OR
• Malaysian Diploma in Pharmacy * (with 3 years clinical experience)

* To complete min 20 weeks Entry-To-Practice OJT before converting to a Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in aseptic compounding or sterile compounding is desirable but not essential.
• Work experience in hospital/cleanroom processes will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good organizational, communication and teamwork skills