Sterile Compounding Technician

The 503B Sterile Compounding Technician is responsible for the preparation and admixture of sterile pharmaceutical products in a highly controlled, regulated environment. This technician will undergo a stringent training program to become qualified to work in aseptic environment inside ISO 7 rooms and ISO 5 workspaces, ensuring admixtures are completed properly per FDA and cGMP requirements. The 503B Sterile Compounding Technician is also responsible for managing product inventory and supplies and is expected to maintain a highly organized clean room. This technician will work with the team to ensure compliance to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Job Activities and Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below are subject to change.

• Sterile compounder must have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), United States Pharmacopeia General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations, FDA regulations, and follow policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain manufacturing records and completes all required documentation in compliance with cGMP, FDA, USP and pharmacy state board regulatory guidelines.
• Operate and monitor technical, computerized compounding/filling equipment ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Responsible for weighing and mixing activities associated with the compounding of sterile medications.
• Prepare records and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
• Responsible for device and/or equipment sterilization processes under pharmacist supervision.
• Position requires close attention to detail. Standards for potency, quality, purity, integrity, sterility, and endotoxin content must be consistently met.
• Monitor inventory levels for re-order of low inventory or expiring chemicals, compounds, devices and/or containers.
• Verify materials for use in batch compounding.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the environment with appropriate disinfectants and techniques.
• Complete end of batch reconciliation and count verification.
• Initial and ongoing aseptic technique competency evaluation must be successfully completed as required in the policies and procedures.
• Successful completion all product validations and advances complex media fill verifications.
• Other duties as assigned by department or pharmacy manager.

Minimum qualifications:

• Active pharmacy technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy. License must be in good standing.
• Strong aseptic technique and hand-eye coordination
• 503B Sterile compounding experience (preferred)
• PTCB Certification (preferred)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints

Physical requirements:

• Proficient in using a computer and related equipment, including printers and fax machines.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills via telephone and email.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds as needed.
• 20/20 vision (with or without corrective aids) required for visual inspection of drug products, in accordance with legal requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hoover, AL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hoover,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $23 - $28