Lab Technician

Location: Le Sueur

Job Title:

Lab Technician - Pharmacy Production

Job Description

This lab technician role focuses on supporting a commercial pharmacy production environment by preparing medications for compounding, assisting pharmacists with day-to-day operations, and managing the shipping and receiving of finished pharmaceutical products. The position involves hands-on work with compounding equipment, sterile production in clean rooms, and adherence to strict quality assurance and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

* Prepare medications for compounding in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

* Assist pharmacists with daily operational tasks in a commercial pharmacy setting.

* Operate powder machines, tablet and capsule grinding equipment, and other production machinery safely and accurately.

* Perform sterile compounding activities in a cleanroom environment while following all safety and cleanliness protocols.

* Ensure correct weights, measurements, and quantities for all compounded and packaged products.

* Package finished pharmaceutical products and prepare them for shipment in compliance with shipping guidelines.

* Handle shipping and receiving of finished products, including labeling, documentation, and coordination with the shipping dock.

* Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately and promptly, following strict quality assurance programs.

* Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of facilities, clean rooms, and equipment to maintain a safe and compliant work area.

* Participate in necessary training and continuing education to maintain and enhance technical and regulatory knowledge.

* Demonstrate effective communication with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other team members.

* Contribute to a collaborative team environment by proactively seeking ways to help colleagues and support workflow.

* Maintain a strong focus on quality, productivity, safety, and security in all aspects of work.

* Follow written instructions and standard operating procedures and use sound reasoning to solve routine problems.

Essential Skills

* Experience or interest in working in a pharmacy or pharmaceutical production environment.

* Knowledge of or exposure to compounding processes and sterile production practices.

* Ability to accurately perform data entry related to production, inventory, and documentation.

* Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification as required.

* High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to write routine reports and documentation with attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of measurements.

* Common-sense reasoning skills to carry out instructions and solve practical problems in a production setting.

* Effective communication skills to work within a large team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

* Demonstrated dependability, planning and organizing abilities, and a strong focus on quality and productivity.

* Awareness of safety and security procedures and willingness to follow them consistently.

* Ability to become licensed as a pharmacy technician through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy upon offer.

* Valid driver's license upon offer.

* Ability to work safely with amoxicillin and penicillin-like antibiotics without allergic reactions.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) is highly valued.

* Previous experience in a compounding pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is beneficial.

* Comfort operating production equipment such as powder machines and grinding devices.

* Strong attention to detail when measuring, weighing, and documenting materials.

* Proactive, team-oriented mindset, with a track record of seeking out ways to support colleagues, as verified by references.

* Interest in supporting a growing pharmaceutical operation in a rural setting.

* Commitment to ongoing training and…