Compounding Operatives

MANUAL; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Gym & wellness benefit with Wellhub

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

25 days holidays and generous parental

Job summary

MANUAL is seeking a Compounding Operative to support the preparation of personalised medicines in our in-house pharmacy. You will independently carry out compounding activities in line with GMP principles, approved procedures and quality standards.

The role requires completion of Compounding Operative training or equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, with a strong focus on accuracy, record-keeping and collaboration with QA, Pharmacy and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Completed Compounding Operative training or equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Good understanding of GMP in regulated environments.
• Ability to follow manufacturing instructions and SOPs precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good numeracy and ability to perform calculations and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and compound medicines in accordance with SOPs and batch records.
• Set up and operate compounding equipment and perform routine checks.
• Complete in-process checks including weight verification and yield calculations.
• Maintain GMP documentation and records.
• Adhere to gowning, hygiene, housekeeping and cleanroom rules.
• Perform equipment cleaning and line clearance.

Skills

Compounding

GMP

SOP adherence

Quality control

Documentation

Numeracy

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Compounding Operative training

Job description

We are looking for a Compounding Operative to support the preparation of personalised medicines within our in-house pharmacy. As a fully trained member of the Compounding team, you will independently carry out compounding activities in accordance with GMP principles, approved procedures, and quality standards.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality compounded medicines while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to continuous improvement within the compounding operation.

This role is ideal for someone who has successfully completed compounding training or has previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and wants to further develop within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently prepare and compound medicines (capsules, topical solutions and sprays) in accordance with approved SOPs and batch records
• Set up, operate and perform routine checks on compounding equipment (capsule fillers, mixers, counters, filling equipment and labelling systems)
• Complete in-process checks including weight verification, reconciliations, yield calculations and quality checks
• Ensure accurate completion of records and GMP documentation
• Maintain GMP standards including gowning, hygiene, housekeeping and cleanroom behaviour
• Perform equipment cleaning, line clearance and routine environmental activities
• Handle raw materials and consumables ensuring full traceability and stock accuracy
• Identify, report and support investigations into deviations, non‑conformances and quality issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality and compliance
• Assist with training and supporting new Compounding Operatives and Trainees where required
• Work collaboratively with QA, Pharmacy and Operations teams to meet compounding schedules

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Produce medicines safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and company procedures at all times.
• Escalate quality or operational concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement across the compounding operation.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

What We Need From You

• Successfully completed Compounding Operative training or previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Good understanding of GMP and working within regulated environments
• Ability to follow manufacturing instructions and SOPs accurately
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good numeracy skills with confidence performing calculations and reconciliations
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical compounding or manufacturing
• Experience working within cleanroom environments
• Pharmacy, science or manufacturing background
• Experience completing GMP documentation and batch records
• Experience operating pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

What We Offer

• Private medical insurance
• Gym & wellness benefit with Wellhub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• 25 days holidays and generous parental leave & flexible working policies
• Join in the early stages of one of the most promising scale-ups in the healthcare space

Our interview process

• Initial screening call
• On-site or virtual interview with Operations / Compounding Lead

Healthcare is broken. We’re fixing it — and we need your help. Back in 2019, we launched MANUAL to tackle men's health (starting with hair loss and sexual health). A few years later, we launched Voy with a focus on weight loss. But our ambition has always been bigger. Healthcare too often treats conditions in isolation, not people as a whole, and we're on a mission to prove there's a better way. In 2025, we evolved from MANUAL into Voy, a brand built for the long game: supporting people through every stage of life, not just a single diagnosis. Today, we support over 1 million members across the UK, Germany and Brazil, delivering personalised care across weight loss, menopause, hair loss and TRT (with more categories on the way). Ready to join us and change how healthcare feels for millions of people?