Non Sterile Compounding Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Prepare and decontaminate hazardous and non-hazardous equipment and glassware for non-sterile and sterile operations according to USP 795/797/800 guidelines. Keep work areas organized. Perform weekly and monthly cleaning of the corridors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distributes compounding supplies to departments.

• Processes supply requests in a prompt, cooperative, and efficient manner

• Assists with maintaining daily, monthly, and yearly inventory control for supplies and instruments.

• Transports finished compounds to the fulfilment area or quality department as required.

• Washes and decontaminates hazardous and non-hazardous laboratory equipment and glassware and maintains a clean work area according to cleaning SOP guidelines. Restocks equipment and glassware in appropriate rooms if applicable.

• Maintains equipment: Operating, calibrating and sterilizing lab equipment if applicable.

• Follow safety procedures: Ensures a safe work environment by following hazardous drug safety, exposure and disposal guidelines and sharps safety procedures.

• Cleans Non-Classified (CNC) areas and aids in cleaning select iso-classified areas

• Cleans and transfers materials into CNC areas.

• Mops non-sterile hazardous and non-hazardous corridor floors daily

• Runs autoclave cycles, performs dehydrogenation of glassware, and vial washing procedures. (Applies to sterile facilities only)

• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services

• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, etc.) for long periods of time when required

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISE DIRECT REPORTS (yes or no)

No

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift (up to 25 pounds) and repetitious physical activity.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Full range of body motion and flexibility.

• Ability to climb, reach, kneel, stoop, and bend.

• Requires vision and hearing.

• Full range manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals including cleaning agents and disinfectants

QUALIFICATIONS/
TRAINING

(e.g. professional qualifications, on-the-job training, education)

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Training as lab assistant, or similar field a plus.

• Experience in a maintenance/support role preferably

• Ability to successfully prioritize and complete time-sensitive duties.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $19