Compounding Pharmacy Specialist

2 days ago


Lorton, Virginia, United States Annovex Full time
About Annovex Pharma, Inc

Annovex Pharma is a 503b Outsourcing Facility dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and service in meeting the compounded sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical product needs of our customers.

Our employees thrive in a work culture that promotes innovation, integrity, honesty, accountability, fairness, and fun.

Annovex Pharma, Inc benefits include health care, life insurance, AD&D, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of several corporate discounts.

About the Role

Annovex Pharma is seeking a full-time Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for compounding sterile and/or non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations per work instructions under pharmacist supervision. Additionally, the team member will assist in cleaning and maintenance of the work environment.

This position is based in Lorton, Virginia, and cGMP training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Comply with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
  2. Ensure cleaning and garbing is performed exactly as outlined in the facility's policies and procedures.
  3. Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations accurately and in compliance with master worksheet directions.
  4. Operate all compounding equipment accurately and according to the facility's policies and procedures.
  5. Prepare work area and products accurately and thoroughly prior to compounding.
  6. Perform required compounding activities daily without fingertip growth during manual and semi-automated compounding operations.
  7. Perform cleaning of the cleanroom areas thoroughly and according to policy without viable particle growth.
  8. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the job, completing all annual competencies and skills validations.
  9. Pass all initial and on-going validations and advanced complex media-fill verifications.
  10. Accountable for activities in production area(s) to meet goals, and quality objectives.
  11. Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  12. Effectively integrate knowledge into job functions and continually strive for professional development.
  13. Comply with 503B guidelines, cGMP policies and procedures, and company standards.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
  15. Assist other areas as needed (picking and preparation operations, etc.).
Physical Demands

The successful candidate must be able to:

  • Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40+ pounds.
  • Sit or stand for 4+ hours at a time as needed.
  • Be completely covered in protective gear for long periods of time.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A High School diploma or GED.
  • Basic mathematical skills, including knowledge of the metric system and its unit conversion.
  • Strong, consistent attention to detail.
  • Nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the posting state.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • ACPE Sterile products certification.
  • At least 1 year of experience in sterile pharmaceutical compounding.
  • IV bags and/or syringe compounding experience.
  • Knowledgeable in ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning.
  • Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and how they apply to specific responsibilities and manufacturing operations.


  • Lorton, United States Annovex Full time

    About Annovex Pharma, Inc Annovex Pharma is a 503b Outsourcing Facility dedicated to providing our customers with uncompromising quality, reliability, and service in meeting their compounded sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical product needs. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes innovation, integrity, honesty, accountability, fairness, and fun....