What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Pharmacy Technician — Compounding position at The Pharmacy Hub?
About Us
At The Pharmacy Hub, we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.
About The Role
The R&D Pharmacy Technician supports the development, evaluation, and scale-up of compounded pharmaceutical preparations and innovative dosage forms. You'll work closely with Product Development Scientists on formulation trials, compounding activities, process optimization, equipment operation, documentation, and stability studies — all while ensuring compliance with USP standards, cGMP principles, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
We're specifically looking for an already-experienced compounding pharmacy technician — this is not an entry-level role. An active Florida State Pharmacy Technician License is required, no exceptions. If you're proactive, open-minded, hungry to grow, and comfortable owning a project from start to finish with minimal oversight, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Formulation Development Support
Follow USP , USP , USP , and company SOP requirements as applicableMaintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environment Assist with stability studies, sample preparation, and product evaluations Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Required:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced compounding pharmacy technician looking to grow into R&D and formulation development, working hands-on with a wide range of dosage forms in a fast-paced, cleanroom lab environment.
Location: Miami Gardens & Davie, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (preferred); flexibility for different shifts, timing, and weekends required based on the work plan.
Pay Range: $22 USD - $27 USD
Benefits:
The Pharmacy Hub is dedicated to breaking barriers in healthcare by championing access, intervention and affordability.
At The Pharmacy Hub, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities for career growth and development. We take pride in our fast-paced, team-driven culture and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving success.
If you’re ready to join a company that values hard work, dedication, and teamwork, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to The Pharmacy Hub and working together to deliver top-tier pharmacy fulfillment solutions.
The Pharmacy Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to indicate this in their application.
The Pharmacy Hub participates in E-Verify. A post-offer background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment screenings may apply depending on the role.
At The Pharmacy Hub, we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.
About The Role
The R&D Pharmacy Technician supports the development, evaluation, and scale-up of compounded pharmaceutical preparations and innovative dosage forms. You'll work closely with Product Development Scientists on formulation trials, compounding activities, process optimization, equipment operation, documentation, and stability studies — all while ensuring compliance with USP standards, cGMP principles, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
We're specifically looking for an already-experienced compounding pharmacy technician — this is not an entry-level role. An active Florida State Pharmacy Technician License is required, no exceptions. If you're proactive, open-minded, hungry to grow, and comfortable owning a project from start to finish with minimal oversight, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Formulation Development Support
- Assist in preparing prototype formulations for capsules, tablets, troches, oral dissolving films (ODF), oral dissolving tablets (ODT), suspensions, solutions, creams, gels, and other compounded dosage forms
- Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare raw materials according to approved formulations and batch records
- Support formulation optimization studies and trial batch execution
- Prepare laboratory-scale and pilot-scale batches for evaluation
- Perform compounding activities according to approved Master Formulation Records (MFRs)
- Operate and clean compounding equipment, including mixers/blenders, tablet presses, capsule filling equipment, triple roll mills, film casting equipment, balances, and lab instruments
- Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing and formulation issues
- Complete batch records, laboratory notebooks, and test request forms accurately
- Enter formulation and batch information into electronic formulation management systems
- Maintain records of experiments, observations, and formulation changes
- Assist with preparation of technical reports and development summaries
- Receive, label, and organize APIs, excipients, flavors, colors, and packaging materials
- Monitor laboratory inventory and notify management of material shortages
- Ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical materials
Follow USP , USP , USP , and company SOP requirements as applicable
- Work closely with R&D Scientists, Pharmacists, Production, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams
- Support technology transfer and scale-up activities from development to production
- Assist in product launches and validation activities
Required:
- Active Florida State Pharmacy Technician License
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5 years of pharmacy technician, compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or laboratory experience — already experienced in compounding strongly preferred
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and weighing techniques
- Familiarity with USP compounding standards
- Ability to read and follow formulation records and SOPs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–60 pounds
- Ability to wear required PPE and work in laboratory/cleanroom environments
- English required
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
- Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
- Experience in a compounding pharmacy or pharmaceutical environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Proactive — anticipates needs and takes initiative rather than waiting to be told
- Growth-minded — eager to learn, take on new challenges, and develop professionally
- Open-minded — receptive to new ideas, feedback, and better ways of doing things
- Accountable — owns the process from A to Z and follows through on commitments
- Independent — comfortable working with minimal supervision and managing their own workload
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
- Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment
This is a great opportunity for an experienced compounding pharmacy technician looking to grow into R&D and formulation development, working hands-on with a wide range of dosage forms in a fast-paced, cleanroom lab environment.
Location: Miami Gardens & Davie, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (preferred); flexibility for different shifts, timing, and weekends required based on the work plan.
Pay Range: $22 USD - $27 USD
Benefits:
- 401(k) with up to 4% matching
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid time off
The Pharmacy Hub is dedicated to breaking barriers in healthcare by championing access, intervention and affordability.
- Customer-first mindset - we develop strong partnerships with telehealth platforms and healthcare companies to enhance access and understand their specific needs
- Innovation for intervention in care - we develop advanced compounding solutions and products to better support patient health outcomes
- Continuous improvement - we continuously improve our processes and offerings through intelligent, honest and transparent practices to deliver cost-effective solutions that truly benefit our clients and their patients.
At The Pharmacy Hub, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities for career growth and development. We take pride in our fast-paced, team-driven culture and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving success.
If you’re ready to join a company that values hard work, dedication, and teamwork, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to The Pharmacy Hub and working together to deliver top-tier pharmacy fulfillment solutions.
The Pharmacy Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to indicate this in their application.
The Pharmacy Hub participates in E-Verify. A post-offer background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment screenings may apply depending on the role.
Salary : $22 - $27