Sterile QC Visual Inspector — Evening Shift

Southend Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Southend Pharmacy in Houston seeks a Visual Inspection Technician to perform 100% visual inspections of finished CSPs and other compounded products in a 503A setting. You will collaborate with compounding staff, pharmacists, and QA to ensure patient safety and product quality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, aseptic technique, and documentation proficiency, with 1+ year in a pharmacy QA or sterile environment preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or certification in pharmacy technology preferred.
• Pharmacy technician registration/licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required or eligible.
• 1+ year experience in pharmacy, compounding, or pharmaceutical QA; sterile product inspection experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USP <797> requirements for CSP inspection and release is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% manual visual inspection of finished CSPs and other compounded products.
• Quarantine defective products and document findings in logs; escalate to QA as needed.
• Record inspection results in GDP-compliant systems for traceability.
• Monitor defect rates and support continuous improvement in compounding processes.
• Verify identity, lot traceability, and release criteria prior to dispensing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual inspection

Communication

Manual dexterity

Excel

Documentation

Aseptic technique

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree or certification in pharmacy technology

Pharmacy technician licensure (TX)

Tools

Quality management software

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Southend Pharmacy in Houston seeks a Visual Inspection Technician to perform 100% visual inspections of finished CSPs and other compounded products in a 503A setting. You will collaborate with compounding staff, pharmacists, and QA to ensure patient safety and product quality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, aseptic technique, and documentation proficiency, with 1+ year in a pharmacy QA or sterile environment preferred.