Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding (1st shift)

Empower Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Pharmacy in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding, to support aseptic preparation within our 503A/503B environment, ensuring compliant batch records.

Responsibilities include aseptic execution, equipment operation, cleanroom maintenance, and strict adherence to USP 797/800 and cGMP standards.

Apply LEAN/5S to improve workflows, train technicians, and collaborate across shifts to sustain quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cGMP or LEAN manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Sterile/IV compounding accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic Execution: Perform sterile compounding using validated aseptic techniques within ISO-classified cleanrooms.
• Process Compliance: Execute compounding processes in line with batch records, SOPs, USP 797/800, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor compounding and sterilization equipment to support reliable production flow.
• Documentation Accuracy: Complete compounding documentation and batch records with precision, ensuring traceability and inspection readiness.
• Deviation Response: Identify, elevate, and support investigation of deviations using root cause analysis.
• Inspection Readiness: Maintain readiness for internal and external audits by adhering to protocols and documentation reviews.
• Environment Control: Maintain cleanroom integrity through cleaning, sterilization, and environmental monitoring.
• Workflow Optimization: Apply LEAN/5S to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Team Collaboration: Train new technicians and standardize best practices across shifts.

Skills

Aseptic technique

USP 797/800

cGMP standards

Sterile compounding calculations

Batch documentation

LEAN methodology

Root cause analysis

Cleanroom gowning

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician registered with TX Board

Sterile/IV compounding accreditation (ACPE)

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years cGMP or LEAN manufacturing experience

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, Sterile Compounding supports high-impact sterile compounding operations that enable safe, scalable medication production within Empower's 503A/503B environment.

This role owns end-to-end execution of aseptic preparation, documentation, and cleanroom readiness while ensuring regulatory compliance and batch quality. The Technician operates within cGMP and USP 797/800 standards, contributing to operational excellence, patient safety, increased capacity, reduced variability, and strong compliance practices.

Responsibilities:

Sterile Operations

• Aseptic Execution: Perform sterile compounding using validated aseptic techniques within ISO-classified cleanrooms.
• Process Compliance: Execute compounding processes in strict adherence to batch records, SOPs, USP 797/800, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor compounding and sterilization equipment to support reliable production flow and minimize downtime.

Quality and Compliance

• Documentation Accuracy: Complete compounding documentation and batch records with precision, ensuring traceability, compliance, and inspection readiness.
• Deviation Response: Identify, elevate, and support investigation of deviations using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Inspection Readiness: Maintain readiness for internal and external audits by adhering to protocols and supporting documentation reviews.

Cleanroom and Efficiency

• Environment Control: Maintain cleanroom integrity through cleaning, sterilization, and environmental monitoring.
• Workflow Optimization: Apply LEAN principles, including 5S and root cause analysis, to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve cycle times.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally to meet production targets, support training of new technicians, and standardize best practices across shifts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, USP 797/800, and cGMP standards.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding calculations, equipment operation, and batch documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in controlled cleanroom environments while following gowning, safety, and contamination control requirements.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including LEAN and root cause analysis.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2+ years of cGMP or LEAN manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and work in controlled environments with hazardous substances and strong odors.
• Skilled in mathematical calculations, equipment operation, and meeting gowning requirements for cleanroom processes.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Sterile/IV compounding accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education required.

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