Non-Sterile Lab Support Pharmacy Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

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, Arizona is seeking a Non-Sterile Lab Support Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, on-site role. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM with compensation between $19 and $21 per hour.

The technician will support day-to-day sterile lab operations, assist compounders, handle packaging, inventory, and quality control, and ensure compliance with GMP/USP protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician license or willingness to obtain one before start.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist compounders with prep tasks and labeling of products.
• Package finished non-sterile dosage forms accurately per Strive quality standards.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and flag discrepancies.
• Perform daily cleaning and adherence to GMP/USP protocols.
• Document data entry in LifeFile and related systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Arizona Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

LifeFile

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.

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 <795>/<800> 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. Apply today and help us raise the bar.

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. 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.