Independent High-Risk Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Apex Pharmacy Solutions; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Pharmacy Solutions, based in Spring, TX, seeks an Independent High‑Risk Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to advance our 503A compounding capacity. This on-site role reports to the Sterile Compounding Manager and involves performing high-risk CSPs with pharmacist supervision in a cleanroom setting.

Required licenses include a TX Pharmacy Technician license (TSBP) and CPhT, plus ACPE Sterile Products/IV Certification.

Qualifications

• Texas Pharmacy Technician license (TSBP) required.
• CPhT certification (PTCB) required.
• ACPE Sterile Products / IV Certification preferred.
• High-risk sterile compounding experience required.
• Deep knowledge of USP <797> standards required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute high-risk sterile compounding procedures under pharmacist supervision in cleanroom setting.
• Prepare complex CSPs including high-risk category compounds per USP <797> and batch records.
• Perform garbing and gowning in full compliance with USP <797> requirements.
• Execute sterile techniques: syringe fills, and vial pooling.
• Conduct and document environmental monitoring: air sampling, surface sampling, and sterility testing.
• Perform cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination of cleanroom and all compounding equipment.
• Maintain complete batch records and compounding documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Complete all required competency validations, training, and annual assessments.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Cleanroom procedures

Documentation

Education

Texas Pharmacy Technician license (TSBP)

CPhT certification (PTCB)

ACPE Sterile Products / IV Certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LifeFile

Job description

About the Role

At Apex Pharmacy Solutions, we deliver personalized wellness solutions through our state-of-the-art compounding pharmacy services. Headquartered in Spring, TX, we specialize in wellness optimizationand performance-based medicine - driven by a team committed to advancing patient outcomes through innovation, precision, and excellence.

Apex Pharmacy Solutions is growing its sterile compounding capacity and seeks an experienced Independent High-Risk Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician. This advanced role requires demonstrated expertise in high-risk CSP preparation, cleanroom environmental monitoring, and strict adherence to USP <797> compliance - performed with a high degree of independence under pharmacist supervision.

Job Details

Location: Spring, TX 77389 (On-Site)

Employment: Full-Time

Department: Sterile Compounding

Reports To: Sterile Compounding Manager

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Setting: 503A Compounding Pharmacy

Key Responsibilities

High-Risk Compounding

• Independently execute high-risk sterile compounding procedures under pharmacist supervision in cleanroom setting.
• Prepare complex CSPs including high-risk category compounds per USP <797> and batch records.
• Perform garbing and gowning in full compliance with USP <797> requirements.
• Execute sterile techniques: syringe fills, and vial pooling

Environmental Monitoring & Documentation

• Conduct and document environmental monitoring: air sampling, surface sampling, and sterility testing.
• Perform cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination of cleanroom and all compounding equipment.
• Maintain complete batch records and compounding documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Complete all required competency validations, training, and annual assessments.

Work Environment

Full shift in bunny suit garb and goggles in sterile cleanroom. Frequent sitting: lifting ≤25 lbs. Weekends and overtime may be required. PPE adherence mandatory.

Qualifications

Required

• Texas Pharmacy Technician license (TSBP).
• CPhT certification (PTCB).
• ACPE Sterile Products / IV Certification.
• Demonstrated high-risk sterile compounding experience.
• Deep knowledge of USP <797> standards.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• 1+ years IV/sterile compounding.
• 503A high-risk cleanroom environment experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP (21 CFR 210/211).
• ASHP Compounded Sterile Preparations training.
• Knowledge of LifeFile pharmacy management software.

Our Core Values

Quality - Rigorous standards in every compound.

Integrity - Honesty and accountability in all we do.

Respect - Valuing each team member's contribution.

Innovation - Cutting-edge solutions in pharmacy care.

Patient-First - Every decision centers on patient wellbeing.