Formulation Technician I

STAQ Pharma Inc • Denver, CO

8d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Formulation Technician is a hands-on member of the Operations Team responsible for supporting dispensing, formulation, documentation, cleaning, restocking, and production support activities within a 503B pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role primarily works in a classified ISO-8 environment and requires employees to follow detailed procedures, wear appropriate PPE, complete documentation accurately and contemporaneously, and maintain a strong focus on cGMP, GDP, safety, quality, and patient safety expectations. This position is a good fit for someone who has prior sterile compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulated production experience and is comfortable performing detail-heavy, procedure-driven work in a controlled environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and chemistry calculations required; ability to complete or learn weight, volume, unit, and formulation-related calculations.
• Must pass required drug screening and any other required pre-employment screening.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable following detailed procedures and completing documentation accurately.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and production demands.
• Must be a team player with accountability, professionalism, and a desire to expand knowledge and grow with the company.
• Willingness to participate in training and obtain additional qualifications or certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sterile compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or closely related regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing equipment, machinery, or controlled production equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines, cGMP, and GDP preferred.
• Leadership ability or demonstrated ability to positively influence peers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ISO-8 dispensing and formulation operations according to batch records, SOPs, work instructions, protocols, and applicable cGMP requirements.
• Prepare, verify, handle, and stage materials, components, product containers, and equipment needed for formulation activities.
• Weigh, measure, dispense, or support formulation-related tasks using approved procedures, training, and required documentation.
• Use relevant manufacturing equipment, tools, and technology according to established procedures and qualification requirements.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document all actions performed in accordance with GDP standards, ensuring entries are complete, legible, clear, and attributable.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to potential deviations, calculation concerns, documentation errors, equipment issues, material discrepancies, or process questions; obtain clarification from leadership before proceeding.
• Follow all cGMP, health, safety, PPE, gowning, OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DEA, FDA, and company policy requirements.
• Safely handle chemicals, corrosives, solvents, pharmaceutical compounds, and other materials according to approved procedures.
• Assist with classified and non-classified area cleaning, sanitization, restocking, and maintenance as required.
• Support visual inspection, labeling, packaging, and other production activities as assigned based on business need.
• Complete required training and qualifications within expected timelines and maintain qualification for assigned job tasks.
• Maintain a quality-focused, right-first-time mindset and understand the direct impact of the role on product quality and patient safety.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with Production, Quality, leadership, and other departments as needed.
• Make recommendations for process improvements and speak up about viable options for safer, more compliant, or more efficient processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business and production needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave
• 7 paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Employee-focused culture emphasizing safety, quality, and teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED