Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare coverage

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 seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our onsite team in Tampa, FL. You will prepare custom sterile medications under the supervision of licensed Pharmacists, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a sterile cleanroom, maintain documentation, calibration logs, and SOP adherence while supporting patient-specific and batch-compounded medications.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Florida Pharmacy Technician License
• Minimum of one year of sterile compounding experience in a high-volume sterile environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and/or cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, aseptic technique, and sterile processes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
• Ability to operate small, sensitive laboratory equipment used in sterile processes

Responsibilities

• Sterile Compounding: Follow formulations and procedures to safely compound sterile injectable medications
• Pharmacist Collaboration: Work with Pharmacists, supervisors, and QA teams to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance
• Equipment Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales and meters; document quality procedures and records
• Cleanroom Maintenance: Ensure cleanroom cleanliness and proper disposal of chemicals and waste
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory, report shortages, inspect materials for expiry or quality
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, inspections, and continuing education

Skills

Sterile compounding

Pharmaceutical calculations

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterile compounding equipment

Cleanroom PPE handling

Job description

Company Overview: Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.

Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.

Mission: Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.

Location: Onsite in Tampa, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Variable Shifts (8 hours): 5am-1:30pm; 7am-3:30pm; 9am-5:30pm; 1030am-7pm; 1230pm-9pm
Compensation Range: $28 per hour

Position Overview:

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our compounding team. In this critical role, you will prepare custom sterile compounded medications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Working under the direct supervision of licensed Pharmacists, the Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician performs aseptic compounding activities, completes required documentation, maintains cleanroom standards, and supports the safe production of patient-specific and batch-compounded medications in accordance with Strive Pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Sterile Compounding: Follow proprietary formulations and established procedures to accurately and safely compound sterile injectable medications.
• Pharmacist Collaboration: Work closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager, facility Pharmacists, and Quality Assurance teams to maintain product integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Equipment Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales, electronic meters, and other laboratory equipment. Accurately document quality procedures, production activities, and required compounding records.
• Cleanroom Maintenance: Maintain cleanroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance according to established procedures. Properly dispose of chemicals and waste materials according to safety protocols.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, identify supply needs, report shortages to supervisors, and inspect materials for expiration or quality concerns.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, inspections, competency assessments, and required continuing education activities to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Florida Pharmacy Technician License
• Minimum of one year of sterile compounding experience in a high-volume sterile compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, 503A compounding pharmacy, or 503B outsourcing facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and/or cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding processes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Ability to operate small, sensitive, and specialized laboratory equipment used in sterile compounding processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Certification (NHA or PTCB)
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, quality assurance documentation, regulatory compliance processes, and continuing education related to sterile compounding.

Work Environment:

This position is based in an onsite sterile cleanroom and laboratory environment. The role requires regular periods of standing or sitting, performing precision compounding tasks, keyboarding, and computer use, with occasional lifting of pharmaceutical supplies up to 30 lbs. The position requires the ability to wear required cleanroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, hairnets, respirators, safety goggles, and shoe covers. Employees must be able to successfully complete required medical clearance for use of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant full face respirator and work safely around chemicals and cleaning agents commonly used in laboratory environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Hourly Pay Rate: $28—$30 USD

Benefits/Perks:

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• FSA and HSA options
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Veterinary insurance

Culture:

Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.

EEO:

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.