Lab Support

Strive Pharmacy; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support to assist daily sterile lab operations. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training and hands-on exposure to cleanroom workflows, quality control, and pharmaceutical processes.

The position is onsite in Gilbert with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, paying $21 per hour. Ideal for candidates aiming to grow in a patient-centered compounding environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active AZ Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• Excellent attention to detail on high-precision tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Labeling & stocking lab supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Sterile lab support: cleaning, sanitizing, calibrating, and wrapping lab glassware and equipment.
• Operate specialized lab machinery, including autoclaves and sterilizers.
• Maintain cleanroom compliance per USP <797> and USP <800> guidelines.
• Perform inventory and expiration audits with documentation.
• Record maintenance, calibration, and environmental logs.
• Support the compounding team with general lab tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active AZ Pharmacy Technician Trainee License

Tools

PPE protocols

Lab equipment operation

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: Onsite in Gilbert, AZ
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Compensation Range: $21 per hour

Position Overview:

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support to play a vital role in supporting our day-to-day sterile laboratory operations. This entry-level position is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on exposure to cleanroom workflows, quality control, and specialized pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Labeling & Stocking: Accurately label vials, packaging, and compounding supplies; routinely restock labs to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Sterile Lab Support: Clean, sanitize, calibrate, and wrap lab beakers, glassware, and compounding equipment following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialized laboratory equipment, including industrial autoclaves and dry-heat sterilization ovens.
• Cleanroom Compliance: Maintain cleanroom sanitation standards in accordance with USP <797> (Sterile Compounding) and USP <800> (Hazardous Drug Handling) guidelines.
• Inventory & Expiration Audits: Routinely inspect raw chemical and supply inventory for expired or soon-to-expire materials, maintaining clear documentation.
• Equipment & Environmental Logs: Accurately record maintenance, equipment calibration logs, and environmental cleaning records.
• General Operations: Perform additional laboratory support duties as assigned to assist the compounding team.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician Trainee License (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
• Exceptional attention to detail in high-precision tasks such as labeling, packaging, and document verification.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a collaborative, fast-paced team.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Gowning Capabilities: Must be capable of donning and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods (including masks, gloves, cleanroom lab coats/coveralls, hairnets, safety goggles, and shoe covers).
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to lift, carry, and move items/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs, with prolonged periods of standing, bending, and repetitive manual tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong passion for learning compounding workflows and expanding knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in a pharmacy, laboratory, manufacturing, or healthcare setting.
• High level of personal hygiene and willingness to adhere to cleanroom standards (e.g., restriction of cosmetics, scented products, artificial nails, or jewelry in controlled areas).

Work Environment:

This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Hourly Pay Rate

$21 - $21 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.

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. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both 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.