Animal Health Compounding Technician

Mixlab • Los Angeles, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Mixlab is hiring a part-time Compounding Pharmacy Technician for its Los Angeles pharmacy. The technician helps ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and supports customers and veterinarians by preparing and handling veterinary prescriptions. The role is scheduled for approximately 28 hours per week. Processing technicians with minimal or no compounding experience may be considered if they excel at mathematical calculations.

The pharmacy compounds nonsterile preparations, including capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, otic preparations, and medicated treats. Hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals are used in nonsterile compounding. The pharmacy is closed on Sundays and all major holidays.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician working directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy; processing technicians with minimal or no compounding experience may be considered if they excel at mathematical calculations.
• Experience in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in working in the field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer-focused and pet-focused mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• All-hands-on-deck attitude and ability to remain calm and excel under pressure.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Commitment to providing excellent experiences for clients and patients.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Resourcefulness and willingness to take on varied tasks and help the team when necessary.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Love of pets and their people.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and ability to move, lift, or carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compounding nonsterile pharmaceutical preparations under the supervision of the managing pharmacist, including capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, otic preparations, and medicated treats.
• Consistently meet standards of accuracy and potency.
• Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medications.
• Monitor inventory, reorder low or expiring chemicals, and receive new inventory.
• Adhere to USP guidelines related to nonsterile compounding.
• Perform environmental monitoring and cleaning tasks according to SOPs.
• Assist team members and help solve problems with pharmacist support.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Competitive starting wages with opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases.
• 401(k) with a $300 per year match.
• Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral.
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed