Sterile Compounding Lab Technician

TMC Acquisition LLC•Nicholasville, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Tailor Made Compounding is seeking a Sterile Compounding Lab Technician to work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians to prepare requested compounds under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and Lab Manager. The role involves following safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs; maintaining lab documentation and equipment; managing inventory and expired products; and supporting compounding-related paperwork and projects. All work must comply with HIPAA guidelines, state and federal laws, and company policies and procedures. Tailor Made Compounding is a compounding pharmacy established in 2016 and located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The company provides customized pharmaceutical solutions for indications including men's health, women's health, and IV therapy, working with physicians on hard-to-source and hard-to-compound pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Strong math skills.
Ability to work with small, delicate analytical equipment.
Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills or experience.
High school diploma.
Experience operating standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong emotional maturity and intelligence.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, external partners, and other stakeholders.
Expert written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive problem-solving approach and strong decision-making capability.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly, adapt to competing demands, and provide a high level of customer service and responsiveness.
Ability to meet performance goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Forward-looking approach, including actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs when preparing formulations.
Attend departmental meetings and participate in relevant educational programs.
Document refrigerator and freezer temperatures and cleaning procedures daily.
Inventory chemicals and lab 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 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 lab glassware.
Assist the lab assistant with paperwork required for non-sterile compounding.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Complete all tasks in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, state and federal laws, and current company policies and procedures.