Lab Technician Sterile Compounding

TMC Acquisition LLC•Nicholasville, KY

About The Position

Tailor Made Compounding, a leader in innovative pharmaceutical solutions located in Nicholasville, KY, is seeking a Sterile Compounding Lab Technician to join our growing team. We are looking for a Sterile Compounding Lab Technician who will be responsible for working collaboratively with other pharmacy technicians to make compounds requested under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and Lab Manager. Opening in 2016, Tailor Made Compounding has been established as one of the top compounding pharmacies in the nation through our compounding expertise, knowledge, and experience. We are experts in compounding for a variety of indications such as men's health, women's health and IV therapy, as well as provide a more custom alternative to standard prescription and over-the-counter medicines. We work closely with our physicians to solve problems for hard to source and hard to compound pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Strong math skills
Capable of working with small delicate analytical equipment
Basic level skill/experience in the Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Strong emotional maturity and intelligence
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaboratively build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners and others
Expert level of written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem solving with string decision making capability
Independently motivated
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Forward looking thinker, actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs for preparation of formulations
Take part in departmental meetings as well as participate in relevant educational programs
Daily documentation of refrigerator/freezer temperatures and cleaning procedures
Take inventory of all chemicals and lab supplies and send to Lab Manager on a weekly basis for confirmation and ordering
Complete weekly documentation and preparation of expired products and chemicals for destruction each month
Calibrate and properly document compounding equipment daily
Compound specialized and complex non-sterile therapies, using proper personal protective equipment to meet the specific need of an individual patient
Accurately weigh/measure all ingredients to be used in the compounding procedure using the provided pharmaceutical formulation worksheet, analytical balances, and calibrated lab glassware
Assist the lab assistant with the completion of any required paperwork relating to non-sterile compounding
Participate in special projects
Other duties as assigned
All tasks and duties must be completed in accordance and compliance with HIPAA guidelines, State and Federal laws, and current company policies and procedures.