Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician | Join a Phenomenal Team | $23 - $30/Hour

Optimal Balance Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free prescribed medications with a ver

Job summary

Optimal Balance Pharmacy in Houston seeks experienced sterile compounding technicians to join a growing team. You will work in a modern sterile compounding suite, preparing sterile medications under strict quality standards and regulatory guidance.

We offer structured training, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture focused on precision, patient safety, and accountability. Training paths are available for technicians aiming to become sterile compounding specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile compounding or IV preparation.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and cleanroom standards.
• Familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800> requirements.
• Experience with batch records and controlled documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications inside ISO-classified suite following quality standards.
• Weigh and prepare APIs and components per formulation records.
• Perform filtration, transfers, vial filling, and related processes.
• Verify lot numbers, expiration dates, quantities, and batch information.
• Maintain cleanroom practices, PPE, and containment procedures.
• Complete batch records and documentation in real time.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Sterile compounding

IV preparation

Aseptic technique

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re hiring experienced sterile compounders AND developing great pharmacy technicians into sterile compounders.

We offer:

• $23–$30/hour + annual performance bonus
• 18 days of PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free prescribed medications with a valid prescription
• Structured sterile compounding training
• Exposure to a large and diverse compounded medication portfolio
• Modern pharmacy and cleanroom operations
• A growing organization creating new leadership opportunities
• A high-accountability culture focused on quality, performance, and patient care

NO STERILE COMPOUNDING EXPERIENCE? We will train qualified pharmacy technicians who have the aptitude and work ethic to become sterile compounders.

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Houston | No Retail Pharmacy

Different Shifts to choose from:

• 7am - 3pm
• 9am - 5pm
• 11am - 7pm

About Optimal Balance Pharmacy

Optimal Balance Pharmacy is one of the fastest-growing compounding pharmacies in the country, serving providers and patients across the United States.

Our sterile compounding operation is at the center of what we do. As we continue to grow our prescription volume, product portfolio, and national footprint, we are expanding our sterile compounding team with technicians who take pride in precision, quality, and patient safety.

We are looking for both experienced sterile compounding technicians and motivated pharmacy technicians who want to build a career in sterile compounding.

If you have experience working in a cleanroom, hospital IV room, 503A/503B compounding pharmacy, or other sterile production environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Sterile Compounding Technician, you will work inside our ISO-classified sterile compounding suite preparing sterile medications under established quality and aseptic standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Compound sterile preparations using validated aseptic technique
• Follow USP <797> and USP <800> requirements and company procedures
• Accurately weigh and prepare APIs and other components according to formulation records
• Perform sterile filtration, transfers, vial filling, and related compounding processes
• Verify ingredients, lot numbers, expiration dates, quantities, and batch information
• Complete batch records and compounding documentation accurately and in real-time
• Follow proper cleanroom garbing, hand hygiene, and disinfection procedures
• Maintain cleanroom cleanliness and perform required daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning
• Properly handle hazardous drugs using required PPE and containment procedures
• Complete gloved fingertip sampling, media-fill testing, and ongoing competency assessments
• Immediately report deviations, quality concerns, or potential contamination risks
• Maintain supplies and support equipment, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities
• Participate in quality initiatives, training, and mock inspections

What We’re Looking For

Preferred experience includes:

• Sterile compounding or IV preparation experience
• Hospital pharmacy, home infusion, 503A, or 503B experience
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800>
• Experience with batch records and controlled documentation

Previous sterile compounding experience is highly preferred, but we will consider strong pharmacy technicians who demonstrate the attention to detail, discipline, and aptitude required to become excellent sterile compounders.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Sterile compounding requires more than speed.

The best technicians are:

• Extremely detail-oriented
• Consistent and disciplined
• Comfortable following precise procedures
• Able to maintain focus during repetitive technical work
• Serious about quality and patient safety
• Willing to stop and ask questions when something does not look right
• Accountable for their work
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment
• Motivated to learn and advance

We have a defined development path for sterile compounding technicians.

You will progress through:

High-performing technicians can progress into increasingly advanced sterile compounding responsibilities based on demonstrated competency.

Our target development path to Sterile Compounding Specialist is approximately 12–18 months.

Optimal Balance Pharmacy is continuing to invest in our people, technology, facilities, automation, and quality systems as we build the next stage of our national pharmacy platform.

If you are an experienced sterile compounder looking for your next opportunity, or a strong pharmacy technician who wants to develop specialized sterile compounding expertise, we'd like to meet you.