Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician (Overnight)

Strive Pharmacy • Gilbert, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Strive Pharmacy is hiring a full-time, on-site Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician for its Gilbert, Arizona location. The overnight technician prepares custom non-sterile prescriptions, including hazardous and non-hazardous medications, while following formulas, prescriptions, quality-control standards, and Standard Operating Procedures. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM.

The technician calibrates and maintains precision equipment, documents its use, manages chemical and raw-material inventory, and presents finished compounds to a pharmacist for final verification and approval. The role also involves maintaining a clean, organized, safe laboratory workspace; participating in audits and inspections; and collaborating with the laboratory and pharmacy team to meet schedules and address workflow challenges.

The position is in a remotely climate-controlled indoor laboratory and involves working closely with a collaborative team in a fast-paced setting. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment when performing hazardous and non-hazardous compounding. The posting gives two different pay ranges: $22.00–$24.00 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential in the position details, and $24–$26 per hour in the hourly pay section.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Valid, active State Board of Pharmacy Technician License; technician trainee licenses are not accepted.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift and frequently use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or manipulate precision laboratory equipment and ingredients.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of dedicated non-sterile compounding experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong familiarity with USP <795>, USP <800>, and FDA 503A/cGMP guidelines.
• Comfort and capability working interchangeably in hazardous and non-hazardous compounding environments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compound and mix custom non-sterile medications, including liquids, topical creams, and capsules, according to formulas and prescriptions.
• Calibrate and maintain precision equipment, scales, and meters, and document their use.
• Follow quality-control protocols and present finished compounds to a pharmacist for final verification and approval.
• Monitor, manage, and rotate chemical and raw-material inventory to maintain potency, freshness, and appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections to support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the laboratory and pharmacy team to meet daily compounding schedules and troubleshoot workflow challenges.
• Wear required personal protective equipment for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding.

Benefits

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the first day of the month following the hire date.
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees, based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Veterinary insurance.

What This Job Offers

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