Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician (Weekend/Overnight Shift)

Strive Compounding Pharmacy; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; 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 skilled Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our overnight team in Gilbert, AZ. You will prepare sterile medications under pharmacist supervision, maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced cleanroom.

Responsibilities include aseptic compounding, documentation, calibration logs, inventory control, and collaboration with Pharmacist-in-Charge and QA to ensure product integrity and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active national certification (PTCB or ExCPT) with an active state license/registration.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of USP, FDA cGMP guidelines, and sterile compounding processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow proprietary formulations to accurately compound sterile injectables.
• Maintain quality control, documentation, and deviation investigations.
• Collaborate with Pharmacist-in-Charge and QA to ensure compliance.
• Maintain calibration logs and document procedures.
• Keep cleanroom clean and dispose of materials per safety protocols.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Participate in audits and continuing education for compliance.

Skills

PTCB or ExCPT certification

State license/registration

USP & cGMP knowledge

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding processes

Attention to detail

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleanroom equipment

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, Gilbert, Arizona

Position Type

Full-Time

Schedule

Friday through Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Compensation Range

$28 to $29 per hour, plus $3 per hour shift differential

Position Overview

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our overnight 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.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Perform ongoing quality checks, prepare samples for testing, and initiate investigations for deviations from established procedures.
• Pharmacist Collaboration: Work closely with the Pharmacist-in-Charge, 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

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT), along with an active State Pharmacy Technician License or Registration in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP), USP, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 503B Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) 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

• Minimum of 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a high-volume sterile compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, 503A compounding pharmacy, or 503B outsourcing facility.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, quality assurance documentation, regulatory compliance processes, and continuing education related to sterile compounding.

Work Environment

This position is primarily 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, 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 N95 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 USD - $29 USD

Join Us in Making an Impact

At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.

Benefits/ Perks

Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.