Non-Sterile Lab Support Pharmacy Technician

Strive Compounding Pharmacy; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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

Job summary

Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a Non-Sterile Lab Support Pharmacy Technician to assist hybrid sterile operations and support daily workflows. The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and patient-centric care in a fast-paced setting.

The position is full-time, onsite, with compensation in the $19–$21 per hour range and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lab Support & Compound Prep: assist with prep tasks and labeling.
• Packaging & Quality Control: pack non-sterile dosage forms accurately per standards.
• Inventory & Supply Management: monitor stock and flag discrepancies or low stock.
• Cleaning & Compliance: perform cleaning and adhere to SOPs and PPE guidelines.
• Documentation & Team Support: data entry in LifeFile and related systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Arizona Pharmacy Technician License

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Location: On-Site in Gilbert, Arizona

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Compensation Range: $19 - $21 per hour

Position Overview

The Non-Sterile Lab Support Pharmacy Technician will play a crucial role in supporting our day-to-day sterile lab operations and receive exposure to various workflows within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for providing excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lab Support & Compound Prep: Assist compounders with essential prep tasks, including bottling compounded products (manually or via automation), labeling finished goods, counting capsules, and washing equipment.
• Packaging & Quality Control: Pack finished non-sterile dosage forms (pumps, Topiclicks, sublingual bottles/bags, capsules, and troches) accurately in compliance with Strive quality standards.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Monitor, restock, and stage laboratory supplies, components, and packaging materials to maintain adequate stock levels and prevent operational delays; flag low stock, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
• Cleaning & Compliance: Execute daily, weekly, and monthly lab cleaning and housekeeping activities in strict adherence to Strive SOPs and USP / guidelines; strictly follow all garbing, PPE, and hazardous drug handling protocols.
• Documentation & Team Support: Complete data entry in LifeFile and spreadsheets, and perform other duties as assigned to support overall team operations.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: High School Diploma/GED; active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License (or willingness to obtain one prior to start).
• Skills & Abilities: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical & Compliance Requirements: Able to wear all required PPE (including masks, gloves, gowns, hairnets, beard covers, safety goggles, and shoe covers) and lift/move lab items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a pharmacy or lab environment

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

$19 - $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.

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.