Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Strive Compounding Pharmacy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare coverage

Free Strive compounded medications for

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 Tampa, FL is seeking a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare and compound custom medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous formulations. You will uphold strict quality control, SOP compliance, and collaborate with the pharmacist to ensure accurate final products.

This on-site role supports patient-specific therapies and requires a cleanroom environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and an active Florida Pharmacy Technician

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Licensure: Active Florida State Board of Pharmacy Technician License.
• Background check required.
• Willingness to wear PPE for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compound non-sterile medications according to formulas and prescriptions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and document use of precision equipment.
• Perform strict quality control and present finished compounds for verification.
• Monitor and rotate inventory to ensure potency and stock levels.
• Maintain cleanroom workspace and comply with SOPs and audits.

Skills

Non-sterile compounding

Quality control

Safety & PPE

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Company Overview

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.

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.

Position Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Location

Tampa, Florida

Schedule

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

Pay Rate

$22 - $24/hour

Position Overview

Ready to step into a pivotal role as a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician, where your skills bring life-changing medications to individuals who depend on them? In this role at Strive Pharmacy, you'll be at the core of preparing and compounding custom prescriptions, both hazardous and non-hazardous. You will uphold the highest standards of quality control and maintain strict compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Compounding: Accurately compound and mix custom non-sterile medications (including liquids, topical creams, capsules, and more) according to formulas and prescriptions.
• Equipment & Calibration: Calibrate, maintain, and document the use of precision equipment, scales, and meters to ensure exact measurements.
• Quality Assurance: Execute strict quality control protocols and present finished compounds to the pharmacist for final verification and approval.
• Inventory Management: Monitor, manage, and rotate the chemical and raw material inventory to ensure potency, freshness, and optimal stock levels.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a pristine, organized, and safe cleanroom workspace. Actively participate in internal and external audits/inspections to ensure total regulatory compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the laboratory and pharmacy team to meet daily compounding schedules and troubleshoot workflow challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Licensure: Active Florida State Board of Pharmacy Technician License
• Background: Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Safety Compliance: Absolute willingness to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding.

Desired Skills & Preferred Experience

• Experience: 1+ years of dedicated non-sterile compounding experience in a pharmacy setting is highly preferred.
• Certification: National Certification Board (PTCB or NHA) preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with USP (Non-Sterile Compounding), USP (Hazardous Drug Handling), and FDA 503A/cGMP guidelines.
• Lab Flexibility: Comfortable and capable of working interchangeably in both hazardous and non-hazardous compounding environments.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Physical Tasks: Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift. Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or manipulate precision laboratory equipment and ingredients.
• Lifting: Must be able to occasionally lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., chemical barrels, bulk inventory).
• Setting: Remotely climate-controlled indoor laboratory environment. Involves working closely with a collaborative team in a fast-paced setting.

Hourly Pay Rate

$22 USD - $24 USD

Benefits / Perks

• 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.

Disclaimer

Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.