Irving, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Operate pharmaceutical production machinery and follows the procedures for production such as weighing, blending, dispensing, mixing, storing, compressing, sampling, etc.
- Prepare for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing materials and supplies
- Prepare equipment by performing sterile cleaning-in-place, servicing-in-place, and cleaning out-of-place; conducting operator inspection; performing preventive maintenance checks
- Produce requirements by operating and monitoring equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls; calculating concentrations, dilutions, and yields; adhering to aseptic filtering and filing procedures.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.
- Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
- Document all activities of pre-production, production, and post-production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches.
- Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
- Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Sampling batches for quality testing. Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately.
- Perform a miscellaneous inventory of consumables to ensure proper stock
- Coordinate with Pharmacist In Charge regarding production, deviations, and additional support and assistance on tasks and projects
- Contribute to team and project success by sharing previously acquired knowledge
- Perform all duties according to the SOPs and NAPRA/USP and all other safety standards and company policies
- Operate, clean and sterilize aseptic compounding equipment and compounding areas
- Maintain housekeeping standards in the compounding areas
- Maintain all required documentation and records required as per SOPs
- Communicate and interact with other employees
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Training of other staff
- Ensure all calculations on compounding log sheets are accurate and correct
- Tracking, ordering and receiving orders of supplies
- Follow all SOPs, double-check calculations, record compounding procedures, lot and expiry of ingredients
- Coordinate with other pharmacy team members to compound preparations and execute quality assurance procedures, following standard operating procedures
- Ensure all compounds are prepared in accordance with the master formulae and in accordance with proposed NAPRA guidelines, including USP<795>, USP<797>, and USP<800>
- Responsible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of all laboratory equipment, instruments, utensils, and work surfaces necessary/required for the preparation(s)
- Monitor and record inventory of chemicals, materials, consumables, and other required items
- Cleaning of all work areas including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls, etc.
- Communicate effectively with other pharmacy team members to ensure smooth operation and timely fulfillment of compounded products.
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician required
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Current Texas Pharmacy Technician Certificate –CPHT
- ACPE approved Sterile Certification
- Drug and background check required
- Excellent work ethic and attention to detail