IV Compounding Apprentice Level I

SCA Pharma; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharma in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an IV Compounding Apprentice Level I responsible for assisting in the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products in a regulated environment.

This role involves thorough training and hands-on experience in a cleanroom setting, documenting work processes, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. A high school diploma is required, alongside the ability to lift heavy materials and maintain cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• Able to don sterile garments and ensure cleanroom areas are maintained.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment and perform strenuous tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for over 7 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of IV admixtures and batch compounding.
• Document work performed and participate in line clearance activities.
• Label, package, and ensure accuracy in inventory management.

Skills

Ability to undergo training on gowning

Strong discipline in following procedures

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex.

Summary

The IV Compounding Apprentice Level I is responsible for assisting with the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products and associated documentation in a highly controlled, regulated environment. The IV Compounding Apprentice Level I will undergo a stringent training program to become qualified to work in critical aseptic environment inside ISO 7 and ISO 8 work environments.

Essential Functions

• Train to assist with preparation of IV admixtures per client order, as well as batch compounding of routine items.


• Document work performed at multiple stages in the process.


• Participate and assist with line clearance activities.


• Identify, communicate, and solve problems to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety objectives are met.


• Label, package, and document per written instructions.


• Count materials/product to ensure accurate counts and accountability.


• Replenish materials to areas/work cells as directed by Group Leader.


• Assist with inventory and inventory management in classified spaces.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to undergo thorough training curriculum on gowning, FDA cGMP-503B regulations, and internal SOP's.


• Able to don sterile garments, to include a respirator each day, and ensure cleanroom areas and related equipment are cleaned and maintained per organization’s procedures (80% - 100% of daily activities occur in cleanroom).


• Must have strong discipline and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures repeatedly.


• Must be able to learn gowning procedures and wear sterile Personal Protective Equipment.


• Strenuous work involving constant bending down, squatting, stretching and general agility.


• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required.


• Ability to pass eye examination and continue or begin wearing corrective lenses during work.


• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 40 pounds.


• Must be able to sit or stand for over 7 hours per day.


• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.

SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.