Compounding Lab Technician

Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local compounding pharmacy in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a Compounding Lab Technician to create custom medications and support the pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing prescriptions, maintaining safety standards in the lab, and the opportunity for sterile lab exposure. This role demands collaboration and learning adherence to regulations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Compounding laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration/Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create custom medications and compound unique formulations.
• Label & prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
• Maintain inventory & safety standards in the lab.
• Keep the lab clean and compliant with regulations.
• Rotate into sterile lab for hands-on exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Team collaboration

Knowledge of pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Registration/Certification

Job description

Mix Science & Service into a Rewarding Career. Love science? Enjoy working with your hands? Interested in making real, personalized medicine? Join the team at Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding as a Compounding Lab Technician, where pharmacy meets craftsmanship.

In this specialized lab role, you’ll create custom medications—like capsules, creams, lollipops, and more—for patients who need alternatives to mass‑produced drugs. You’ll work under the guidance of licensed pharmacists and get valuable exposure to both non‑sterile and, potentially, sterile compounding practices.

What You’ll Do

• Create custom medications and compound unique formulations including capsules, oral liquids, topical creams, troches, suppositories, and more.
• Label & prepare prescriptions—accurately fill, label, and pre‑package medications for pharmacist verification and patient use.
• Maintain inventory & safety standards—monitor chemical stock, receive supplies, manage safety documentation (SDS, Certificates of Analysis), and handle hazardous materials safely.
• Keep the lab clean & compliant—perform routine cleaning and environmental monitoring to ensure the lab meets all regulatory standards.
• Opportunity to rotate into sterile lab—gain hands‑on exposure to sterile compounding techniques and expand your pharmaceutical skill set.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Compounding laboratory experience a plus, but not required.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration/Certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Standards for quality, cleanliness and safety must be consistently met.
• Must be collaborative and able to perform as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and follow applicable standard operating procedures.
• Ability to take direction and be coached.
• Must be able to learn applicable regulations and adhere to them at all times.
• Knowledge of applicable pharmacy software(s) a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.