Night-Shift Hazardous Drug Compounding Technician

thepharmacyhub; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

On-site in Miami Gardens

Job summary

The Pharmacy Hub in Miami Gardens seeks a knowledgeable Non-Sterile & Hazardous Compounding Technician to join our compounding team. This role prepares non-sterile and hazardous medications, including troches, creams, gels, nasal sprays, oral solutions, and RDTs, following USP guidelines and safety regulations.

You will work with pharmacists and QA to ensure batch accuracy, proper labeling, and documentation, while maintaining cleanroom standards and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends.
• Proven ability to compound a wide range of dosage forms accurately and efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail and precision.
• Excellent understanding of safe handling, PPE usage, and containment practices for hazardous drugs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in pharmaceutical calculations and measurement accuracy.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and SOPs.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven experience in preparing a variety of dosage forms including RDTs, nasal sprays, and semi-solid formulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compound customized non-sterile medications based on master formulation records.
• Prepare a variety of dosage forms including troches, creams, ointments, gels, nasal sprays, oral drops, solutions, suspensions, and Rapid Dissolve Tablets (RDTs).
• Handle and compound hazardous drugs (HDs) in compliance with USP guidelines.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and garbing procedures in designated non-sterile hazardous areas.
• Maintain clean and organized compounding workspaces, adhering to cross-contamination prevention protocols.
• Accurately document all compounding processes and batch records.
• Operate and maintain compounding equipment such as balances, homogenizers, and mixers.
• Work collaboratively with the pharmacist and QA team to ensure batch accuracy and quality control.
• Assist in inventory control and proper storage and labeling of raw materials, hazardous components, and finished products.
• Participate in internal audits and training updates to stay current with USP and OSHA regulations.
• Perform quality checks at each stage of the compounding process to verify dosage accuracy and product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety guidelines, including USP for non-sterile compounding and USP for hazardous drug compounding.
• Record all compounding activities in accordance with pharmacy policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed logs of ingredient batches, expiration dates, and patient-specific information.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, performing routine cleaning of tools, equipment, and the compounding area.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior technicians on proper techniques, calculations, and protocols.
• Coordinate with QA, Pharmacists, and inventory teams to ensure timely and accurate production.
• Maintain accurate documentation for compounding, cleaning logs, equipment calibration, and inventory usage.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and internal audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmaceutical calculations

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Balances

PH meters

High-shear mixers

Job description

The Pharmacy Hub in Miami Gardens seeks a knowledgeable Non-Sterile & Hazardous Compounding Technician to join our compounding team. This role prepares non-sterile and hazardous medications, including troches, creams, gels, nasal sprays, oral solutions, and RDTs, following USP guidelines and safety regulations.

You will work with pharmacists and QA to ensure batch accuracy, proper labeling, and documentation, while maintaining cleanroom standards and SOP adherence.