Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Location: Onsite in Tampa, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; candidates must have flexibility to be assigned to one of the following 8.5-hour shifts: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, or 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Compensation Range: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour 

Position Overview:

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our compounding team. In this critical role, you will prepare custom sterile compounded medications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Working under the direct supervision of licensed Pharmacists, the Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician performs aseptic compounding activities, completes required documentation, maintains cleanroom standards, and supports the safe production of patient-specific and batch-compounded medications in accordance with Strive Pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Sterile Compounding: Follow proprietary formulations and established procedures to accurately and safely compound sterile injectable medications.
• Pharmacist Collaboration: Work closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager, facility Pharmacists, and Quality Assurance teams to maintain product integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Equipment Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales, electronic meters, and other laboratory equipment. Accurately document quality procedures, production activities, and required compounding records.
• Cleanroom Maintenance: Maintain cleanroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance according to established procedures. Properly dispose of chemicals and waste materials according to safety protocols.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, identify supply needs, report shortages to supervisors, and inspect materials for expiration or quality concerns.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, inspections, competency assessments, and required continuing education activities to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Florida Pharmacy Technician License 

• Minimum of one year of sterile compounding experience in a high-volume sterile compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, 503A compounding pharmacy, or 503B outsourcing facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and/or cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding processes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Ability to operate small, sensitive, and specialized laboratory equipment used in sterile compounding processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active National Certification (NHA or PTCB)
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, quality assurance documentation, regulatory compliance processes, and continuing education related to sterile compounding.

Work Environment:

This position is based in an onsite sterile cleanroom and laboratory environment. The role requires regular periods of standing or sitting, performing precision compounding tasks, keyboarding, and computer use, with occasional lifting of pharmaceutical supplies up to 30 lbs. The position requires the ability to wear required cleanroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, hairnets, respirators, safety goggles, and shoe covers. Employees must be able to successfully complete required medical clearance for use of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant full face respirator and work safely around chemicals and cleaning agents commonly used in laboratory environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.