Compounding Lab Technician

Compounding Lab Technician

Mix Science & Service into a Rewarding Career

Love science? Enjoy working with your hands? Interested in making real, personalized medicine? Join the team at Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding as a Compounding Lab Technician, where pharmacy meets craftsmanship.

In this specialized lab role, you'll create custom medicationslike capsules, creams, lollipops, and morefor patients who need alternatives to mass-produced drugs. You'll work under the guidance of licensed pharmacists and get valuable exposure to both non-sterile and, potentially, sterile compounding practices.

What You'll Do

• Create Custom Medications Compound unique formulations including capsules, oral liquids, topical creams, troches, suppositories, and more.
• Label & Prepare Prescriptions Accurately fill, label, and prepackage medications for pharmacist verification and patient use.
• Maintain Inventory & Safety Standards Monitor chemical stock, receive supplies, manage safety documentation (SDS, Certificates of Analysis), and handle hazardous materials safely.
• Keep the Lab Clean & Compliant Perform routine cleaning and environmental monitoring to ensure the lab meets all regulatory standards.
• Opportunity to Rotate into Sterile Lab Gain hands-on exposure to sterile compounding techniques and expand your pharmaceutical skill set.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Compounding laboratory experience a plus, but not required.
• Active South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Registration required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail is a must.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Standards for quality, cleanliness and safety must be consistently met.
• Must be collaborative and able to perform as part of a team
• Knowledge of and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to take direction and be coached.
• Must be able to learn applicable regulations and adhere to them at all times.
• Knowledge of applicable pharmacy software(s) a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.