Compounding Mechanical Specialist

Strive Pharmacy; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

Free Strive compounded medications

Paid time off

Sick time

FSA and HSA options

Parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Veterinary insurance

Job summary

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy in Mesa, AZ, seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Compounding Mechanical Specialist to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment in the compounding laboratory and production environment.

This role performs preventive maintenance, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensures critical compounding and packaging equipment remains operational to sustain pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license or registration in good standing as required by state regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production or laboratory equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Preventive Care: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, complete basic repairs, and document work.
• Compounding & Production Equipment Support: maintain and support critical lab and production equipment.
• Calibration, Documentation & Compliance: assist with calibration activities, maintain records, ensure audit-ready documentation, support USP <795>, <800> and regulatory compliance.
• Vendor Coordination & Inventory: build relationships with vendors, coordinate service, manage spare parts inventory.
• Equipment Training & Technical Support: train staff on equipment use and conduct competency assessments.
• Operational Support & Workflow Collaboration: coordinate maintenance with minimal workflow disruption and assist other teams during high demand.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration: identify opportunities to improve performance and share knowledge.

Skills

Active Pharmacy Technician license

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Job description

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.

Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.

Mission:

Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.

Location: Mesa, ArizonaPosition Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMCompensation Range: $25.00 per hour - $30.00 per hour

Position Overview:

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Compounding Mechanical Specialist to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment used throughout the compounding laboratory and production environment. This role is responsible for preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensuring critical compounding and packaging equipment remains operational to support efficient pharmacy operations.

Working closely with the Facility Manager, Compounding Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Quality Assurance, and Compounding Leadership, the Compounding Mechanical Specialist helps maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Preventive Care: Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, complete basic repairs, maintain maintenance schedules, coordinate internal and external service activities, and document completed work to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Compounding & Production Equipment Support: Maintain and support critical laboratory and production equipment, including biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, unguators, filling machines, bottle labeling equipment, Zebra printers, air compressors, conveyor systems, and other compounding-related machinery.
• Calibration, Documentation & Compliance: Assist with equipment calibration activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain equipment records, ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready, and support compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <795>, USP <800>, applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Vendor Coordination & Inventory Management: Build and maintain relationships with equipment vendors, coordinate service needs, troubleshoot equipment issues with external partners, and maintain appropriate inventory levels of replacement parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Equipment Training & Technical Support: Train and support team members on proper equipment operation, conduct equipment competency assessments, provide technical guidance, and promote safe and efficient use of laboratory and production equipment.
• Operational Support & Workflow Collaboration: Partner with Compounding Leadership to coordinate maintenance activities while minimizing workflow disruptions; provide production support as needed and assist Fulfillment, Facilities, and other operational teams during periods of increased demand.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration: Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, workflow efficiency, and maintenance processes while fostering a positive, team-first culture through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacy Technician license or registration in good standing, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production, laboratory, or manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, maintenance tracking, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, compounding pharmacy, manufacturing, laboratory, or other regulated production environment.
• Experience maintaining filling equipment, bottling equipment, conveyor systems, laser inkjet printers, analytical balances, or similar production equipment.
• Working knowledge of AccuTek SVF filling systems or comparable automated filling equipment.
• Experience assembling, disassembling, cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, equipment documentation, and regulatory compliance within a pharmacy, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.

This position is primarily based in an onsite compounding laboratory and production environment. The role requires standing and walking for up to 90% of the workday, frequent movement throughout production areas, and occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 65 lbs. Team members must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a respirator, and safely work around laboratory chemicals, machinery, and cleaning agents.

Hourly Pay Rate

$25 - $30 USD

Join Us in Making an Impact:

At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.

Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• FSA and HSA options
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Veterinary insurance

Culture:

Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. At our Gilbert, Arizona location, that looks like Food Truck Fridays and Casual Fridays. Company-wide, we also celebrate throughout the year with holiday potlucks and seasonal gatherings. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, inside and outside the workplace.

EEO:

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.