R&D Sterile Compounding Technician

Hims & Hers•Los Alamitos, CA

1d•$32 - $32

About The Position

Hims & Hers is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented R&D Sterile Compounding Technician to support sterile product development. Working alongside formulation scientists, the technician prepares development and feasibility batches, executes experimental protocols in controlled environments, and records data to support new sterile products. The hands-on role involves iterating and troubleshooting while following GMP requirements, aseptic technique, and approved protocols. Standard hours are typically 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The technician must be available for occasional early starts or late finishes within a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM window, depending on production mixes, business needs, and travel. The technician will prepare and compound sterile development, feasibility, and engineering batches; perform calculations; operate laboratory and process equipment; conduct aseptic processing, filtration, and filling; document work; maintain cleanroom and equipment readiness; and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams. Required training and gowning and aseptic qualifications must be maintained, and work must remain within the technician’s qualified scope.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a sterile compounding, pharmaceutical cleanroom, GMP, or laboratory formulation setting.
Strong aseptic technique, garbing, and cleanroom behavior.
Proficiency with pharmaceutical calculations, including dilutions, concentrations, and unit conversions.
Meticulous documentation habits and understanding of data integrity.
Understanding of the importance of sterility and of the differences between mechanical cleaning, sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization.
Hands-on experience with laboratory and process equipment such as balances, pH meters, mixers, filtration systems, and pumps.
Ability to work independently, understand objectives, ask clarifying questions early, and meet production and project targets with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in gowned, controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
At least 1 year of sterile compounding, cleanroom manufacturing, or pharmaceutical laboratory experience.
Working knowledge of USP <797>/<800>, cGMP, and GDP.
Experience with needle and syringe manipulation.
Media fill and gloved fingertip sampling qualification history.
Experience operating semi-automated or automated filling machines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and compound sterile development, feasibility, and engineering batches according to approved protocols, SOPs, and batch records.
Perform dilution, concentration, and gravimetric or volumetric calculations accurately and verify them as required.
Operate and maintain laboratory and process equipment, including balances, pH meters, mixers, filtration systems, pumps, and semi-automated and automated filling equipment.
Perform aseptic processing, filtration, and filling in ISO 5–8 environments, including material transfer and in-process visual inspection of units for foreign matter.
Perform routine compounding operations, including measuring, compounding, and sterilizing labware and solutions, and verify steps as required.
Label, package, and ship development and feasibility samples in accordance with approved procedures.
Execute experimental plans and adapt technique as results change, within defined protocol boundaries.
Document work in real time in lab notebooks, batch records, and Excel, following ALCOA+ data integrity principles; complete controlled documents and assignments accurately and on time.
Promptly report unexpected results, deviations, and improvement ideas to the formulation scientist or supervisor through proper channels, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Identify, communicate, troubleshoot, and help implement solutions for problems observed in the cleanroom or during critical processes.
Assemble and organize experimental data and communicate status to R&D and cross-functional partners, including Quality, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams.
Prepare, clean, sterilize, and depyrogenate labware and equipment; clean and maintain cleanroom equipment; and keep cleanroom suites and support areas organized and inspection-ready.
Complete required GMP, aseptic technique, and safety training and maintain gowning and aseptic qualifications, such as media fill and gloved fingertip sampling, while working within the qualified scope.
Adapt flexibly as priorities and timelines shift and help meet batch schedules and project targets.