Sterile Compound Training Specialist

AP MAX INC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Training Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining comprehensive training programs for sterile processing and compounding operations. This role ensures consistent, compliant, and high-quality training aligned with state and federal regulations. The Training Specialist plays a critical role in mitigating operational risk, maintaining audit readiness, and supporting employee proficiency, retention, and performance.

Requirements

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
Active Sterile Compounding Certification (ACPE-accredited or equivalent), with documented completion within the past 2–3 years.
Minimum of 2–4 years of hands-on experience in sterile compounding and/or sterile processing within a USP <797>-compliant environment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800>, including:
Proven experience delivering hands-on training, onboarding, or competency-based instruction to pharmacy technicians or sterile processing staff.
Documented experience administering, grading, and maintaining competency assessments, including initial qualification and recurring requalification.
Ability to independently develop and maintain training documentation, including:
Experience maintaining training records in a regulated environment, with demonstrated audit readiness for state, federal, or accrediting body inspections.
Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms, including assignment tracking and record retention.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex sterile compounding concepts to diverse learner levels.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize training initiatives, and maintain accountability for training outcomes and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in formal training, quality assurance, or supervisory role within a sterile compounding or sterile processing environment.
Experience working in a 503A and/or 503B pharmacy, including exposure to regulatory inspections and audit preparation.
Experience developing structured training curricula, including lesson plans, assessments, and competency frameworks.
Familiarity with State Board of Pharmacy inspections, FDA inspections, or third-party audits (e.g., NABP, PCAB).
Experience supporting or leading audit readiness initiatives, including corrective action plans related to training or competency gaps.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional best practices for hands-on, technical training.
Experience training cross-functional teams, including pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and sterile support staff.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training cohorts, timelines, and compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

Deliver didactic and hands-on training for sterile compounding and sterile processing procedures.
Conduct initial onboarding and ongoing competency-based training for employees.
Assign, administer, grade, and document initial and recurring competency assessments.
Provide hands-on instruction for sterile compounding procedures and sterile outside support activities.
Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
Ensure training programs align with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.
Keep training content current with regulatory updates and industry best practices.
Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate, complete, and inspection-ready training records.
Develop, update, and maintain department-specific training materials.
Build, manage, and maintain training content within learning management or training software.
Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to training, competencies, and qualification processes.