Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

The Sterile Compounding Technician is responsible for accurately compounding sterile preparations in compliance with company policies, USP standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. This role supports safe, efficient, and compliant sterile operations within a 503A compounding pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile preparations (e.g., injections, ophthalmics, IV admixtures) following approved formulations, master batch records, and SOPs.

• Perform aseptic techniques within ISO-classified cleanrooms and primary engineering controls.

• Accurately document compounding activities, lot numbers, beyond-use dates, and quality checks.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cleanrooms, including routine cleaning and disinfection per schedule.

• Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance as assigned.

• Participate in environmental monitoring, media fills, and gloved fingertip testing as required.

• Adhere to gowning, hygiene, and safety requirements at all times.

• Identify and report deviations, errors, or out-of-specification results to leadership.

• Support inventory control of sterile supplies and medications.

• Collaborate with pharmacists, quality, and leadership to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Active Pharmacy Technician registration/license as required by state regulations.

• Active National Pharmacy Technician certification required.

• 2 years prior sterile compounding experience required.

• Aseptic technique training required.

• Working knowledge of USP <797> and applicable USP <800> requirements.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a cleanroom environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hospital experience preferred, not required.

• IV Compounding Experience a plus.

• Compounding experience with multiple drugs preferred.

• Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy.

• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and quality documentation.

• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a fast-paced pharmacy operating 7 days a week, with hours Monday-Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday-Sunday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Employees will work 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week, for a total of 40 hours weekly. Weekend hours are required at least once every 3-4 weeks, with days off during the following week. Shifts will vary based on demand and candidate preference.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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