Lead Compounding Technician (Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Technician to help manage and guide the LA Compounding Team. As a lead you will be responsible for managing your team to meet operational goals by delegating tasks and delivering timely feedback to team members. The ideal candidate is a well-organized, strong communicator with a desire to develop their skills as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a compounding technician including: Compound non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations, including but not limited to the compounding of capsules, tablets, oral liquids and topical medications.
• Collaborate with Compounding Pharmacists and the Pharmacist-in-Charge to achieve department’s operational goals
• Lead weekly huddle and daily stand-ups with Lab Team
• Manage inter-department communication in timely fashion
• Schedule and conduct one-on-one feedback sessions direct reports at least monthly
• Create schedule for team and manage both time-off requests and sick/leave
• Review and approve timecards
• Participate in interviewing and evaluating applicants for open roles in department
• Collaborate with the Quality/Compliance Team, Lab pharmacists and Pharmacist-in-Charge in completing new hire training and annual assessments
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and receiving of pharmacy inventory
• Communicate with other teams to resolve issues, expedite requests and modify orders as needed 
• Oversee workflow optimization, stock, proper procedure and deactivation, cleaning and disinfection of designated compounding areas including HD rooms. 
• Qualified and trained to be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate HD procedures; ensuring competency of personnel; and ensuring environmental control of the storage and compounding areas. 
• Thoroughly understand the rationale for risk-prevention policies, risks of non-compliance that may compromise safety, and the responsibility to report potentially hazardous situations to management.
• Responsible for ensuring proper disposal of HD waste and maintaining HD transfer to waste management vendors at a frequency appropriate for the proper maintenance of the site.
• Ensure completion of all daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance tasks as outlined in Pharmacy stars or another software in use for the purpose of documentation of completion. 
• Maintain clean and organized department and workspaces 
• Assist lab team as needed on special projects

About You

• You have at least 4 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician
• You have at least 1-2 years of experience working in compounding and management 
• You have a customer-focused (and in our case, a pet-focused!) mindset
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• You have excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and are a collaborative, team-player
• You have an all-hands-on-deck attitude with an ability to remain calm and excel under pressure
• You have the ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures
• You have a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You are scrappy and resourceful
• You’re not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary
• You have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• MUST LOVE PETS and their people!

Mixlab launched in the fall of 2017 to make the pet pharmacy experience delightful for veterinarians and pet parents. In just a few years, we’ve established trusted partnerships (and friendships!) with veterinarians and pet parents across the country. We focus on quality and delivering the best customer experience - check out our Instagram and 5 star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook! We are rapidly growing the team so that we can give all pets the personalized care they deserve.

Mixlab is the first modern pet pharmacy that focuses on creating high-quality, custom medications and delightful experiences for pets, their parents and veterinarians. By putting service at the heart of everything we do, we're able to provide the best personalized care for our furry friends, as well as those who care for them. Mixlab is proud to be a PCAB-accredited compounding pet pharmacy.  Check us out on Instagram or see our 5 star reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook!

 

We are committed to a workplace that thrives on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Mixlab is also committed to hiring practices that support access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation for your application or interview, please contact the Mixlab Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

 

Pay ranges at Mixlab are based on competitive market data for our industry and company size. In addition to base pay, our total compensation package for full-time employees includes benefits and equity. We determine individual pay based on qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset, and we expect offers made to candidates to fall throughout the range advertised.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.