Compounding Technician - Full-Time

Mixlab; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental and

Vision insurance

Paid time off for vacation, holidays &

Company Stock Options

Pre-tax commuter benefits, HSA and FSA

Employer-paid disability & life保险

401k with $300/year match

Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Pet wellness allowance

Discounts via Perkspot

Job summary

Mixlab, a fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy in Los Angeles, is seeking a Compounding Pharmacy Technician. You will assist in nonsterile compounding, packaging and labeling, and inventory management under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a pharmacy tech in compounding, passion for pets, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as a pharmacy technician in a compounding setting.
• Experience in veterinary care or medical field, or strong interest.
• Customer-focused mindset, especially for pet care.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Able to stand 50% of the time.
• Able to move boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.
• Willing to wear multiple hats and help the team.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• MUST LOVE PETS and their people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compounding nonsterile preparations under supervising pharmacist.
• Maintain accuracy and potency standards.
• Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medicines.
• Monitor inventory and reorder supplies.
• Follow USP guidelines for non-sterile compounding.
• Support team and problem-solve with pharmacist.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Veterinary/medical field interest

Customer-focused

Fast-paced environment

Strong communication

Able to lift 25 lbs

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

About the role

Mixlab, the fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is hiring a Compounding Pharmacy Technician in our Los Angeles pharmacy. We are looking for a Technician who is obsessed with details and is driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (and scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our LA operations run smoothly, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike.

What you’ll do

• Assist with the compounding of nonsterile pharmaceutical preparations including but not limited to capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, otic preparations, and medicated treats under the supervision of the managing pharmacist. Please note: Hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals are used in nonsterile compounding
• Consistently meet standards of accuracy and potency
• Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medications
• Monitor inventory levels, re‑order low inventory or expiring chemicals, and receive new inventory
• Adhere to USP guidelines as related to non‑sterile compounding
• Perform environmental monitoring and cleaning tasks as indicated in SOPs
• Assist team members and problem solve with pharmacist’s support

About you

• You have at least 2 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy
• You have experience working in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in working in the field
• You have a customer‑focused (and in our case, a pet‑focused!) mindset
• You thrive in a fast‑paced work environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move boxes holding medications weighing up to 25lbs across the office
• You have excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and are a collaborative, team‑player
• You have an all‑hands‑on‑deck attitude with an ability to remain calm and excel under pressure
• You have the ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures
• You constantly strive to “wow” clients and patients
• You have a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You are scrappy and resourceful
• You’re not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary
• You have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• MUST LOVE PETS and their people!

What we offer

• 100% employer‑paid health, dental and vision insurance for our employees, effective on the first of the month following your start date
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time, with the ability to accrue more vacation time with increased tenure
• Competitive starting wages with the opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases
• Company Stock Options
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits, dependent care, HSA and FSA
• Employer‑paid short and long‑term disability leave, parental leave, and life insurance
• 401k with $300/year match
• Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral
• Human and pet wellness benefits, including $650/year allowance for routine pet care through Wagmo
• Discounts on many items through Perkspot
• And more!