Laboratory Technician
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Pharmaceutical
Pharmacy Technician, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Lab Technician - Pharmaceudicals
Entry-Level | Long-term Growth | Offers Benefits
This lab technician role focuses on supporting a pharmaceutical 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.
- Laboratory OR Pharmacy experience with a HS diploma, Associates degree, or Bachelors degree
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Peter, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Peter, MN.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
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