Sterile Compounding Lab Technician

TMC Acquisition LLC•Nicholasville, KY

10d•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 position involves following safety procedures, USP guidelines, and SOPs; maintaining documentation and supplies; calibrating equipment; and compounding specialized therapies. All work must comply with HIPAA guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, and company policies and procedures. Tailor Made Compounding, located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, provides customized compounding services for a variety of indications, including men's health, women's health, and IV therapy, working with physicians to address hard-to-source and hard-to-compound pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Strong math skills.
Ability to work with small, delicate analytical equipment.
Basic proficiency or experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
High school diploma.
Experience operating standard office equipment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, external partners, and other stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Self-motivation.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and adapt to competing demands.
Commitment to customer service and responsiveness.
Ability to meet performance goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Emotional maturity and intelligence.
Forward-looking approach, including actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions.

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 daily and document the calibrations properly.
Compound specialized and complex non-sterile therapies using appropriate personal protective equipment for the individual patient's needs.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients using pharmaceutical formulation worksheets, analytical balances, and calibrated laboratory 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 company policies and procedures.