Research Compounding Pharmacist — Formulation & R&D

Protouch Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Pharmacy in Houston is seeking a hands-on Research Compounding Pharmacist to develop sterile and non-sterile formulations, build clinical/regulatory documentation, and help scale a fast-growing 503A pharmacy.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, regulatory, and leadership to design compliant products, work in a lab setting, and contribute to a diverse portfolio including peptides, injectables, and non-sterile dosage forms.

Qualifications

• PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or foreign degree with an active Texas pharmacist license
• 2-5 years hands‑on experience in compounding pharmacy, formulation development, or pharmaceutical R&D - 503A or 503B preferred
• Comfortable with hands‑on lab work (compounding, vialing) - not supervisory/PIC-level
• Strong written communication with regulatory‑compliant, well‑cited documents
• Working knowledge of USP standards and FDA guidance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize sterile and non-sterile formulations across dosage forms
• Support sterile compounding in the clean room (vialing, mixing) with technicians and pharmacists
• Conduct formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and feasibility assessments
• Help expand the product portfolio as new peptides and therapeutics come online
• Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists and technicians

Skills

Regulatory writing

Lab work

Written communication

USP compliance

Regulatory submissions

Education

PharmD; Texas license

BS in Pharmacy

Foreign pharmacy degree

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

The Pharmacy in Houston is seeking a hands-on Research Compounding Pharmacist to develop sterile and non-sterile formulations, build clinical/regulatory documentation, and help scale a fast-growing 503A pharmacy.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, regulatory, and leadership to design compliant products, work in a lab setting, and contribute to a diverse portfolio including peptides, injectables, and non-sterile dosage forms.