Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding 503A

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Empower Pharmacy in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding. You will deliver high-quality non-sterile medications in a fast-growing 503A/503B environment, handling end-to-end compounding while adhering to USP, FDA, OSHA, and state requirements.

Join our mission-driven team, you'll work with Quality, Regulatory, and Production groups, maintain batch records in LifeFile, and contribute to scalable production and rigorous documentation in a community-focused healthcare

Qualifications

• 1+ year of non-sterile compounding experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Nonsterile Compounding Certificate preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare non-sterile compounded medications, including creams, gels, capsules, and solutions, by accurately weighing, mixing, and labeling ingredients.
• Execute compounding procedures in strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring traceability, documentation accuracy, and compliance with USP 795/800, FDA, OSHA, and state board requirements.
• Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling accuracy, and quality standards.

Skills

Non-sterile compounding

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

LifeFile

Job description

Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the nation’s most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, we’re redefining what’s possible in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025.

Our strength is built on four core values: People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we’ve created a uniquely integrated healthcare platform powered by advanced technology, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to patient care. From manufacturing and quality control to distribution and customer experience, our teams work together to raise industry standards, expand access to critical medications, and improve outcomes for patients and providers across the country.

At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new role. It means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that’s transforming healthcare at scale. We invest deeply in our people, encourage bold thinking, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation at every level. Your ideas matter here, your development is supported, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of millions.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and ambition come together, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let’s transform healthcare together.

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding delivers measurable business impact by producing high-quality, customized non-sterile medications that expand patient access in a high-growth 503A/503B environment.

This role owns end-to-end compounding execution, ensuring precision, compliance, and throughput across formulations. The Technician operates within strict USP, FDA, and state requirements to safeguard product integrity while supporting scalable production, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Compounding Operations:

• Prepare non-sterile compounded medications, including creams, gels, capsules, and solutions, by accurately weighing, mixing, and labeling ingredients.
• Execute compounding procedures in strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring traceability, documentation accuracy, and compliance with USP 795/800, FDA, OSHA, and state board requirements.
• Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling accuracy, and quality standards.

Equipment and Systems:

• Operate compounding equipment such as capsule fillers, ointment mills, and blister pack machines according to validated operating parameters.
• Clean and maintain compounding equipment according to established schedules to support safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Accurately complete batch records and production documentation using systems such as LifeFile.

Compliance and Collaboration:

• Follow USP, FDA, OSHA, ANSI, and state regulatory requirements for non-sterile compounding activities.
• Apply proper PPE usage, hazardous material handling, and safety practices to maintain a safe and controlled compounding environment.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Production teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of non-sterile compounding techniques, USP 795/800 standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with compounding equipment and digital systems such as LifeFile.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, reduce errors, and improve production outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in non-sterile compounding, combining, admixing, diluting, pooling, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling medications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical or industrial engineering, pharmaceutics, or industrial pharmacy preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical documents and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use pharmaceutical-grade compounding equipment.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Nonsterile Compounding Certificate preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Builds trust through customer-centric solutions.
• Strategic AI: Guides responsible AI adoption and adaptation.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Drives efficiency with continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Partners effectively to achieve shared goals.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Simplifies and solves complex challenges.
• Ensures Accountability: Delivers on commitments with integrity.
• Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach to shifting conditions.
• Communicates Effectively: Tailors messages to diverse audiences.

Values:

• People: Empowering people defines who we are.
• Quality: Excellence in every product, every time.
• Service: Serving others is our highest purpose.
• Innovation: Advancing care through technology and discovery.

Employee Benefits, Health and Wellness:

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. Employees are regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.