R&D Pharmacy Technician — Compounding

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.

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.

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

Documentation & Data Management

• 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

Material & Inventory Management

• 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

Quality & Compliance

• Follow USP , USP , USP , and company SOP requirements as applicable
• Maintain 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

• 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:

• 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

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• Experience in a compounding pharmacy or pharmaceutical environment

• 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…