Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our Knoxville, TN team. You will prepare sterile medications in a cleanroom following USP guidelines and company procedures while complying with state and federal regulations.

This is a contract-to-hire, full-time role with 40 hours per week. The position requires at least 6 months of sterile compounding experience, active pharmacy technician registration, and PTCB certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Pharmacy Technician registration/license as required by state.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent).
• At least 6 months of sterile compounding experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile compounding practices.
• Familiarity with USP guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications, including injections, IV medications, and ophthalmic products.
• Follow aseptic technique and cleanroom procedures to ensure patient safety and product quality.
• Accurately document compounding activities, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quality checks.
• Maintain cleanroom cleanliness through routine cleaning and disinfection.
• Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, and quality monitoring activities.
• Follow all safety, gowning, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor inventory of sterile supplies and medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and team members to ensure accurate and timely medication preparation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding

Documentation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician registration/license

PTCB Certification

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our growing pharmacy team. In this role, you will prepare sterile medications in a cleanroom environment while following USP guidelines, company procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Please Note: A minimum of 6 months of sterile compounding experience is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications, including injections, IV medications, and ophthalmic products.
• Follow aseptic technique and cleanroom procedures to ensure patient safety and product quality.
• Accurately document compounding activities, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quality checks.
• Maintain cleanroom cleanliness through routine cleaning and disinfection.
• Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, and quality monitoring activities.
• Follow all safety, gowning, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor inventory of sterile supplies and medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and team members to ensure accurate and timely medication preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Pharmacy Technician registration/license (as required by state regulations).
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent).
• At least 6 months of sterile compounding experience required.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile compounding practices.
• Familiarity with USP guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital or infusion pharmacy experience.
• IV compounding experience.
• Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Four 10-hour shifts.
• Pharmacy operates:
  • Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend rotation required (approximately every 3-4 weeks).
• Shift schedules may vary based on business needs and employee preference.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.