Lead Hazardous Technician

Southend Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

PTO & Flex days

Holidays

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Southend Pharmacy is seeking a Sterile Certified Pharmacy Technician Lead Hazardous Technician to support repackaging, compounding, and filling sterile and hazardous medications. You will work with pharmacists to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance in both hazardous and non-hazardous sterile rooms, while leading and training the technician team.

The role includes scheduling, quality oversight, and day-to-day operational leadership, with a focus on patient safety and adherence to USP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active RPHT-TX license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
• IV Certification with aseptic technique and sterile preparation.
• 40 hours of accredited sterile compounding training per USP standards.
• Familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800>.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous medications and follow related procedures.
• Ability to perform lead-level responsibilities and train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Compound prescriptions in sterile and hazardous sterile environments.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication distribution.
• Organize and manage medication orders and records.
• Monitor and replenish medication supplies.
• Print batch record shells and Pestle logs.
• Complete Eagle & Pioneer submissions.
• Follow hazardous medication handling and decontamination procedures.
• Lead scheduling, training, and quarterly evaluations.

Skills

RPHT-TX license

Sterile compounding

IV Certification

Sterile training 40h

USP 797/800 familiarity

Hazardous meds handling

Lead responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Eagle

Pestle log

Pioneer submissions

Job description

Company Overview

Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision, operational clarity, and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35+ states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics, we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes. Southend Pharmacy operates at the intersection of innovation, ambition, and clinical excellence-blending precision, clarity, and compassionate support to help providers deliver patient-centered, clinically guided care across every step of the treatment journey.

Job Summary

Are you a Sterile Certified Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting opportunity? We seek a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about patient care and medication safety. In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists on repackaging, compounding, and filling sterile and hazardous medications, directly impacting patient well-being. The Lead Hazardous Technician will support production across both the hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding rooms, ensuring medications are prepared accurately, safely, and in accordance with applicable standards and procedures. The lead will also provide support to the technician team through training, scheduling, quality oversight, and day-to-day operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Compound prescriptions with precision and care in both sterile and hazardous sterile environments.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication distribution.
• Organize and manage medication orders and records.
• Monitor and replenish medication supplies.
• Print batch record shells.
• Complete Pestle log entries.
• Complete Eagle & Pioneer submissions.
• Follow proper hazardous medication handling, garbing, cleaning, and decontamination procedures.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, and applicable pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Handle shift scheduling for technicians and review timecard submissions.
• Attend Leadership meetings.
• Responsible for quarterly evaluations.
• Provide training from baseline/SOP for new employees.
• Support and maintain production workflow across the hazardous and non-hazardous sterile rooms as needed.
• Assist different departments as needed to support overall pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPHT-TX) license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, hands-on experience in a sterile compounding pharmacy technician role.
• IV Certification with demonstrated experience in aseptic technique and sterile preparation.
• Successful completion of 40 hours of accredited sterile compounding training, in compliance with applicable USP standards.
• Familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800>.
• Ability to safely follow hazardous medication handling, garbing, cleaning, and decontamination procedures.
• Ability to perform lead-level responsibilities, including supporting team members, training new employees, and maintaining production and quality standards. Candidates without previous formal lead experience should demonstrate significant hands-on pharmacy technician experience and a strong ability to take ownership of day-to-day operations.

Preferred Requirement

• Previous hands-on experience compounding hazardous medications in a sterile environment.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferably within a high-volume or regulated compounding environment.
• Previous lead or senior technician experience in a sterile or compounding pharmacy environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or 5S Certification, demonstrating a commitment to process improvement, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Location: Onsite - Houston 77086, TX
• Compensation: Starting at $34/hour
• Quarterly bonus eligible

What We Offer

• Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!
• Eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses.

Southend Pharmacy is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southend Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you have any questions or require accommodations during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM