Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician (Overnight)

Strive Pharmacy; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare coverage

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 an overnight Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician. You will prepare and compound custom non-sterile prescriptions, ensure quality, calibrate equipment, and maintain a compliant cleanroom environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, PTCB/NHA certification and active State Board license, plus ability to pass a background check and wear PPE in a hazardous/non-hazardous setting. 3rd shift with pay $22–$24/hr plus $2/hr differential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification: PTCB/NHA certification and valid State Board license.
• Background: Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Safety Compliance: Willingness to wear PPE for all compounding work.

Responsibilities

• Medications: Accurately compound non-sterile medications per formulas and prescriptions.
• Equipment: Calibrate and document use of precision equipment and scales.
• Quality: Follow strict quality control protocols and get final pharmacist verification.
• Inventory: Manage chemical and raw material inventory for potency and freshness.
• Safety: Maintain cleanroom and participate in audits for regulatory compliance.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with lab and pharmacy teams to meet schedules.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

PTCB/NHA certification and State Board license

Job description

Gilbert, AZ

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.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Schedule: 3rd shift; Monday through Thursday; 7:30 PM - 6:00 AMPay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential

Position Overview

Ready to step into a pivotal role as an overnight 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/Certification: Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB/NHA) certification AND a valid, active State Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Technician Trainee licenses cannot be accepted).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of dedicated non-sterile compounding experience in a pharmacy setting is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with USP <795> (Non-Sterile Compounding), USP <800> (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 - $24 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. At our Gilbert, Arizona location, that looks like Food Truck Fridays and Casual Fridays. Company-wide, we also celebrate throughout the year with holiday potlucks and seasonal gatherings. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, 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.