Sterile Compounding Technician - Full-time

Mixlab, the fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is hiring Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technicians in our Texas pharmacy. We are looking for Technicians who are obsessed with details and are driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (and scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our TX operations run smoothly, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike. Applicants may have opportunities to be cross trained in Processing, Non-Sterile Compounding, and Logistics departments.



Responsibilities:

Assist with the compounding of category 3 compounded sterile pharmaceutical preparations including but not limited to sterile solutions and suspensions under the supervision of the managing pharmacist. Please note: Hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals are used in sterile compounding.

Working in an ISO 5-8 environment while performing essential duties to the compounding of sterile preparations

Performing routine compounding operations including preparation and sterilization of lab supplies, measuring, weighing, compounding, and participating in quarterly media fills, gloved fingertip sampling, and smoke studies. 

Ensuring constant aseptic technique and processing while wearing all required personal protective equipment including sterile head to toe coveralls, bouffant, face mask, goggles, booties, and gloves. 

Ability to perform duties related to material transfer, aseptic processing, and other cleanroom related duties such as cleaning and maintaining the cleanroom equipment

Openness to cross training and helping in the non-sterile compounding department when needed

Consistently meet standards of accuracy and potency

Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medications

Monitor inventory levels, re-order low inventory or expiring chemicals, and receive new inventory

Maintain accurate records including Compounding Records, SDS and Certificates of Analysis

Perform environmental monitoring and perform cleaning tasks per defined schedule and techniques

Quickly and efficiently solve problems and jump in to help the team whenever and wherever necessary

Must exhibit organizational skills and neatness. 

About You:

You are registered with TX Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician. 

Compounding: Recommended to have at least 2 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy

You have experience working in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in working in the field

You have a strong attention to detail

You have a customer-focused (and in our case, a pet-focused!) mindset

You thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Must be able to remain in a standing and walking position at least 80% of the time

Must be able to move boxes holding medications weighing up to 25lbs across the office

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 constantly strive to “wow” clients and patients

You have a strong sense of ownership and accountability

You’re not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary

You have flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and any overtime deemed necessary

MUST LOVE PETS!

What We Offer

100% employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for our employees, effective on the first of the month following your start date

Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time, with the ability to accrue more vacation time with increased tenure

Competitive starting wages with the opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases

Company Stock Options

Pre-tax commuter benefits, dependent care, HSA and FSA

Employer-paid short and long-term disability leave, parental leave, and life insurance

401k with $300/year match

Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral

Human and pet wellness benefits, including a $650/year allowance for routine pet care through Wagmo

Discounts on many items through Perkspot

And more!