Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

TAM Global; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

TAM Global is seeking a precise, self-motivated Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician for our Nashville facility. You will anchor daily cleanroom operations under the Pharmacist-in-Charge, preparing, compounding, packaging, and distributing sterile medications with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires autonomy, mastery of sterile technique, and a commitment to regulatory compliance, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment in a

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Ability to stand for long periods in cleanroom garb and perform repetitive hand movements.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced sterile compounding and technical operations, including aseptic prep, labeling, and equipment handling.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, state and internal standards; maintain logs and documentation.
• Manage data records for formulas, batch records, and sterilization cycles; support audit readiness.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician licensure

Stand for long periods

Sterile IV compounding

Attention to detail

Job description

TAM Global is a visionary parent ecosystem uniting specialized companies across science, medicine, technology, diagnostics, AI, pharmacy, and data infrastructure. The organization focuses on breaking down silos in modern medicine by connecting scientists and clinicians in real time to accelerate the translation of discoveries to patient care. Through entities such as TAM Center, TAM AI, TAM Biosciences, TAM Diagnostics, TAM Pharmacy, and TAM Data, TAM Global builds an integrated, outcomes-driven medical ecosystem. The mission is to discover, validate, and deliver medical breakthroughs that measurably improve human health. Team members join a collaborative environment that values precision, accountability, and innovation in translational medicine.

At TAM Pharmacy, we believe our work is about improving lives. As a member of the TAM Global ecosystem, we are committed to advancing personalized medicine through innovation, quality, and patient-centered care. Our team works alongside physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals to deliver customized pharmaceutical solutions that meet the unique needs of each patient.

We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where integrity, continuous learning, and excellence are part of our everyday culture. Whether you’re a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or support professional, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally, and help shape the future of personalized healthcare. At TAM Pharmacy, every team member plays an important role in our mission to deliver exceptional care and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally precise, self-motivated, and certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to anchor daily cleanroom operations in our Nashville facility. Operating under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), you will be the guardian of our sterile environment, responsible for the preparation, compounding, packaging, and distribution of critical sterile medications and technical formulas. This role requires an individual who thrives on autonomy, commands a deep mastery of sterile technique, and is deeply dedicated to maintaining rigorous regulatory and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced Sterile Compounding & Technical Operations

• Aseptic Compounding: Prep, measure, mix, and compound sterile medications, intravenous (IV) admixtures, and specialized formulations under a laminar airflow workbench or biosafety cabinet.
• Product Integrity: Properly label all finished sterile products, ensuring exact adherence to compounding logs, lot numbers, Beyond-Use Dates (BUD), and safety warning protocols.
• Equipment Mastery: Operate and maintain specialized cleanroom equipment and electronic balances.
• Prepare sterile compounded medications, including IV admixtures, injections, and specialty preparations.
• Perform all compounding activities using proper aseptic technique within cleanroom environments.
• Maintain compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, state pharmacy regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Accurately document compounding records, batch records, and quality control procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain cleanroom facilities and equipment according to established protocols.
• Perform routine environmental monitoring and assist with quality assurance activities.
• Verify medication ingredients, calculations, and labeling prior to final pharmacist verification.
• Manage inventory of compounding supplies and sterile products.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating pharmaceutical inventory.
• Participate in ongoing training and competency assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with USP <797> (Sterile Compounding) standards, and where applicable, USP <800> (Hazardous Drugs) protocols.
• Daily Sanitization: Execute rigorous daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, sanitization, and sterilization of the cleanroom, anteroom, hoods, and compounding isolators.
• Environmental Logs: Meticulously document cleanroom operational variables, including pressure differentials, refrigerator/freezer temperature logs, and equipment calibrations.

3. Data Management & Audit Readiness

• Flawless Documentation: Accurately log formulas, compounding batch records, and sterilization cycles into the pharmacy’s data management system.
• Audit Compliance: Organize and maintain administrative files, regulatory documents, and media-fill validation records to ensure the facility is continuously audit-ready.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Licensure: Active Pharmacy Technician registration/license in good standing with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods in cleanroom garb and perform repetitive hand-movements required for syringing/compounding.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status through the PTCB or ExCPT.
• Specialized Certification: Completion of a specialized sterile compounding training program or holding a PTCB Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification (or willingness to obtain swiftly).
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, with at least 1 year of direct, hands-on experience in sterile IV compounding.
• Prior experience working in a compounding environment, specialty infusion pharmacy, or biotechnology laboratory.
• Deep knowledge of cleanroom environmental monitoring protocols and USP <800> hazardous drug handling.
• An entrepreneurial mindset - someone who loves building efficient workflows from scratch and doesn't wait around to be told what to do.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• $25.00 - $28.00 hourly (commensurate with experience and certifications)
• This role is full-time, in-person in Nashville, Tennessee.
• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans and additional offerings to support your long-term well-being