Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Colorado Psychiatric; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education and Certification

Professional Cross-Training

Advancement Opportunities

Discounts on compounded medications

Job summary

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies in Basalt, Colorado, seeks a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare patient-specific sterile medications under pharmacist supervision and to support production, cleaning, documentation, inventory, and cleanroom operations. The role reports to the Pharmacist in Charge and offers growth within a startup environment.

This position requires a Colorado pharmacy technician registration, sterile-compounding training, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Colorado pharmacy technician registration or ability to obtain by start date.
• Ability to complete employer-required sterile compounding and hazardous-drug training and competency assessments.
• Ability to perform precise calculations, follow written procedures, and maintain complete documentation.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous drugs other than antineoplastic/chemotherapy agents and wear required PPE.
• Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing sterile-compounding education, cross-training, and competency development.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform aseptic manipulations in primary engineering controls and maintain first-air awareness.
• Complete hand hygiene, garbing, cleaning, disinfection, and material-transfer procedures exactly as trained.
• Perform required deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of hazardous-drug areas and equipment.
• Accurately document ingredients, lot numbers, quantities, calculations, equipment, times, personnel, yields, and quality checks.
• Assist in non-sterile compounding when needed.
• Label, stage, and transfer completed preparations for pharmacist verification without compromising sterility or traceability.
• Inspect supplies and ingredients for integrity, expiration, storage requirements, and suitability before use.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly cleanroom cleaning and maintain cleaning and maintenance logs.
• Participate in environmental monitoring, surface sampling, temperature and pressure monitoring, and other quality activities as assigned.
• Complete initial and ongoing competency requirements, including aseptic technique assessment and any required simulation testing.
• Report deviations, spills, exposure events, equipment issues, or potential contamination immediately.
• Maintain inventory and communicate shortages, damaged supplies, or replenishment needs.
• Assist with inspection readiness and perform other duties assigned by the PIC.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cleanroom discipline

Accurate measurement

Documentation

SOP adherence

Clear communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Colorado pharmacy technician registration

Job description

Company - Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies – Basalt
Location - Basalt, Colorado — On-site
Reports To - Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
Employment Type - Full-time
FLSA Status - Non-exempt
Compensation - $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly (based on qualifications)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education and Certification Support
• Professional Cross-Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Discounts on eligible Compounded Medications

Application Deadline

Applications accepted through October 2026. The posting will be updated if the deadline is extended.

About Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is a growing 503A sterile compounding pharmacy group focused on quality, safety, and responsible multi-state expansion. We are building a sterile-heavy, inspection-ready operation, located in Basalt, Colorado, designed to scale while maintaining the highest regulatory and clinical standards.

The Role

The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician prepares patient‑specific sterile compounded medications using aseptic technique and established procedures. The role supports production, cleaning, documentation, inventory, and cleanroom operations while maintaining strict compliance with pharmacy policies and applicable sterile and hazardous‑drug standards. This position reports directly to the PIC and works closely with pharmacists and quality personnel. Opportunity to join a growing startup pharmacy and help build a best‑in‑class operation while working with advanced technologies in an environment that fosters professional development, career advancement, and long‑term growth.

Hazardous Drug Compounding Scope

The pharmacy prepares both hazardous and non‑hazardous compounded medications. Hazardous drug work is limited to non‑antineoplastic, non‑chemotherapy preparations. Employees assigned to compounding must follow applicable USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, state, and federal requirements, including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, documentation, and exposure‑control procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile compounded medications according to approved formulations, prescriptions, calculations, and batch or patient‑specific records under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform aseptic manipulations in primary engineering controls and maintain first‑air awareness throughout compounding activities.
• Complete hand hygiene, garbing, cleaning, disinfection, and material‑transfer procedures exactly as trained.
• Perform required deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of hazardous‑drug areas and equipment.
• Accurately document ingredients, lot numbers, quantities, calculations, equipment, times, personnel, yields, and quality checks.
• Assist in non‑sterile compounding when needed.
• Label, stage, and transfer completed preparations for pharmacist verification without compromising sterility or traceability.
• Inspect supplies and ingredients for integrity, expiration, storage requirements, and suitability before use.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly cleanroom cleaning and maintain cleaning and maintenance logs.
• Participate in environmental monitoring, surface sampling, temperature and pressure monitoring, and other quality activities as assigned.
• Complete initial and ongoing competency requirements, including aseptic technique assessment and any required simulation testing.
• Report deviations, spills, exposure events, equipment issues, or potential contamination immediately.
• Maintain inventory and communicate shortages, damaged supplies, or replenishment needs.
• Assist with inspection readiness and perform other duties assigned by the PIC.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Colorado pharmacy technician registration, or ability to obtain and maintain required registration by start date.
• Ability to complete employer‑required sterile compounding and hazardous‑drug training and competency assessments.
• Ability to perform precise calculations, follow written procedures, and maintain complete documentation.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous drugs other than antineoplastic/chemotherapy agents and wear required PPE.
• Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing sterile‑compounding education, cross‑training, and competency development.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• National pharmacy technician certification through a Colorado Board‑approved organization.
• At least one year of sterile compounding or cleanroom experience.
• Experience in non‑sterile to sterile compounding.
• Experience with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, environmental monitoring, or quality documentation.
• Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Aseptic technique and cleanroom discipline.
• Accurate measurement, calculation, and documentation.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs without shortcuts.
• Clear communication and willingness to stop work and raise concerns.
• Time management in a controlled production environment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive fine‑motor tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or accommodation as appropriate.
• Ability to wear sterile garb and other PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to work in controlled cleanroom environments with limited food, drink, jewelry, cosmetics, and personal items.
• Ability to work around pharmaceutical ingredients, cleaning agents, and hazardous drugs using required controls.

Schedule and Work Environment

On‑site role in Basalt, Colorado. Standard Monday through Friday workweek, including a scheduled 30 minute meal period. Approved overtime may be available when operationally necessary and will be compensated in accordance with company policy and applicable law. Consistent punctuality is essential because staffing and environmental controls are coordinated around production schedules.

Performance Expectations

• Consistent aseptic technique and successful completion of required competencies.
• Accurate and complete compounding documentation.
• Adherence to cleaning, garbing, material‑transfer, and hazardous‑drug procedures.
• Timely production with no compromise to quality or patient safety.
• Immediate reporting of deviations, contamination risks, spills, or equipment concerns.

Compensation

$40-$50 Hourly, commensurate with experience and background.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law. Applicants needing an accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail].

Additional Posting and Employment Notices

Application Deadline is October 1, 2026
This posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
Employment is expected to be at will unless otherwise required by a written agreement or applicable law.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon verification of required licenses or registrations, references, and other lawful pre‑employment requirements relevant to the position.
Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies will not request age‑related information or criminal history on the initial application except as permitted or required by applicable law.
The Company may modify responsibilities as operational, regulatory, or patient‑care needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Colorado pharmacy technician registration, or ability to obtain and maintain required registration by start date.
• Ability to complete employer‑required sterile compounding and hazardous‑drug training and competency assessments.
• Ability to perform precise calculations, follow written procedures, and maintain complete documentation.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous drugs other than antineoplastic/chemotherapy agents and wear required PPE.
• Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing sterile‑compounding education, cross‑training, and competency development.
• Ability to work in a team environment.