Animal Health Sterile Compounding Technician

Mixlab•Weatherford, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mixlab is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Sterile Compounding Technician to join its pharmacy team in Texas. The technician works alongside pharmacists to prepare sterile compounded medications for pets while meeting standards for accuracy, safety, and compliance. The role includes aseptic compounding in a controlled cleanroom environment, maintaining sterile equipment, monitoring inventory, and completing documentation and quality-control activities. Hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals are used in sterile compounding. The technician assists with Category 3 compounded sterile pharmaceutical preparations, including sterile solutions and suspensions, under the supervision of the managing pharmacist. The role also involves cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, cleaning, packaging and labeling prescriptions, and maintaining compounding records. The technician may be cross-trained to help in the non-sterile compounding department and is expected to contribute wherever needed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
At least 2 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy is recommended.
Experience in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in working in the field.
Strong attention to detail.
Customer-focused and pet-focused mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to stand and walk at least 80% of the time.
Ability to move boxes of medications weighing up to 25 pounds across the office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
All-hands-on-deck attitude and ability to remain calm and perform under pressure.
Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime deemed necessary.
Must love pets.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in the field.
At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician working directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy (recommended).

Responsibilities

Assist with compounding Category 3 sterile pharmaceutical preparations, including sterile solutions and suspensions, under the managing pharmacist’s supervision.
Work in an ISO 5–8 environment and perform duties related to sterile preparation compounding.
Prepare and sterilize lab supplies; measure, weigh, and compound medications; and participate in quarterly media fills, gloved fingertip sampling, and smoke studies.
Maintain aseptic technique and wear required personal protective equipment, including sterile coveralls, bouffant, face mask, goggles, booties, and gloves.
Perform material transfers, aseptic processing, and other cleanroom duties, including cleaning and maintaining cleanroom equipment.
Cross-train and assist in the non-sterile compounding department when needed.
Meet accuracy and potency standards.
Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medications.
Monitor inventory, reorder low or expiring chemicals, and receive new inventory.
Maintain accurate records, including Compounding Records, SDS, and Certificates of Analysis.
Perform environmental monitoring and scheduled cleaning using defined techniques.
Solve problems efficiently and assist the team as needed.
Maintain organization and neatness.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, effective on the first of the month following the start date.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; vacation accrual can increase with tenure.
Competitive starting wages and opportunities for career growth, promotion, and wage increases.
Company stock options.
Pre-tax commuter benefits, dependent care benefits, HSA, and FSA.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability leave, parental leave, and life insurance.
401(k) with a $300 per year match.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for a successful referral.
Human and pet wellness benefits, including a $650 per year allowance for routine pet care through Wagmo.
Discounts on many items through Perkspot.