Precision Compounding Equipment Technician

Strive Pharmacy; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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 is a personalized compounding pharmacy in Mesa, AZ, seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Compounding Mechanical Specialist to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment in the compounding laboratory and production environment.

This role performs preventive maintenance, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensures critical compounding and packaging equipment remains operational to sustain pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license or registration in good standing as required by state regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production or laboratory equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Preventive Care: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, complete basic repairs, and document work.
• Compounding & Production Equipment Support: maintain and support critical lab and production equipment.
• Calibration, Documentation & Compliance: assist with calibration activities, maintain records, ensure audit-ready documentation, support USP <795>, <800> and regulatory compliance.
• Vendor Coordination & Inventory: build relationships with vendors, coordinate service, manage spare parts inventory.
• Equipment Training & Technical Support: train staff on equipment use and conduct competency assessments.
• Operational Support & Workflow Collaboration: coordinate maintenance with minimal workflow disruption and assist other teams during high demand.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration: identify opportunities to improve performance and share knowledge.

Skills

Active Pharmacy Technician license

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Job description

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy in Mesa, AZ, seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Compounding Mechanical Specialist to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment in the compounding laboratory and production environment.

This role performs preventive maintenance, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensures critical compounding and packaging equipment remains operational to sustain pharmacy operations.