Pharmacist Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist Laboratory Manager

Salary $130,000 - $150,000

A fast-growing full-service pharmacy specializing in dermatology products and innovative compounding solutions. Our mission is simple: create medicines that improve patients' quality of life.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist who values teamwork, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to learn, lead, and grow. Here, you'll join a collaborative team with opportunities to influence best practices across multiple pharmacy locations.

The Opportunity

The Pharmacist Lab Manager is a licensed pharmacist responsible for day-to-day operations of our non-sterile compounding lab while also providing backup support for overall pharmacy management.

• 75-80% of your time: Overseeing compounding operations (hazardous & non-hazardous).

• 20-25% of your time: Supporting and stepping into pharmacy management when needed.

This role reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager and receives functional guidance from the Lead Lab Manager, who sets lab standards and best practices enterprise-wide. When the Pharmacy Manager is out, you will assume full responsibility for the pharmacy to ensure seamless operations.

What You'll Do

Laboratory Operations (Primary Focus)

• Lead daily non-sterile compounding activities in compliance with USP <795> and USP <800> .

• Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians assigned to the lab.

• Approve formulations, master batch records, and beyond-use dating decisions.

• Enforce safety protocols (PPE, hazardous drug handling).

• Maintain documentation, audit readiness, and lab cleanliness.

• Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate controlled-substance records.

• Train and assess competency of lab staff.

Pharmacy Operations Support

• Act as backup to Pharmacy Manager, assuming decision-making authority when needed.

• Verify prescriptions and oversee dispensing.

• Support workflow optimization and staff coordination.

• Contribute to pharmacy-wide quality initiatives and process improvements.

• Collaborate on scheduling and staffing decisions.

Cross-Location & Matrix Collaboration

• Partner with the Lead Lab Manager, who leads lab standards across all sites.

• Implement enterprise-wide procedures, best practices, and innovations.

• Report lab performance metrics to both Pharmacy Manager and Lead Lab Manager.

• Share knowledge with peer Lab Managers across locations.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all compounding regulations and accreditation standards.

• Conduct quarterly internal audits and prepare for regulatory inspections.

• Lead error investigations and corrective actions.

• Stay current with compounding regulations and industry trends.

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.