Lab Technician - Sterile

TMC Acquisition LLC•Nicholasville, KY

21h

About The Position

The Lab Technician - Sterile works collaboratively with other technicians to prepare compounds requested under the supervision of the Lab Manager and Pharmacists. All work must comply with HIPAA guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, and company policies and procedures. The role includes preparing specialized and complex non-sterile, hazardous, and sterile therapies for individual patients, documenting and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and following safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification.
At least 6 years of compounding experience, including 2 years of sterile compounding; a Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certificate may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Strong math skills.
Ability to work with small, delicate analytical equipment.
Skill or experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience operating standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs when preparing formulations.
Participate in departmental meetings and relevant educational programs.
Document refrigerator and freezer temperatures and cleaning procedures daily.
Inventory chemicals and laboratory supplies weekly and submit the inventory to the Lab Manager for confirmation and ordering.
Complete weekly documentation and prepare expired products and chemicals for monthly destruction.
Calibrate compounding equipment and document the calibration daily.
Compound specialized and complex non-sterile, hazardous, and sterile therapies using appropriate personal protective equipment for each patient's needs.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients using the pharmaceutical formulation worksheet, analytical balances, and calibrated laboratory glassware.
Assist the lab assistant with paperwork related to compounding.
Participate in special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.