Quality Control Technician

Company Overview

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. We are a people-first organization that embraces the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent.

Joining Akina means working in an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We empower our team members and foster a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, explore opportunities at Akina Pharmacy. Together, let s build a healthier, happier community.

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role at Akina Pharmacy, ensuring that compounded sterile medications are diligently inspected to meet the highest quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

You will manage one of the final stages of the sterile compounding process by visually inspecting each finished sterile compound product to ensure it stays within quality and compliance standards. In addition to visual inspections, you will assist with environmental monitoring of the labs and perform other tasks as assigned by the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager.

Success in this role is driven by a commitment to Akina Pharmacy s core values of Excellence Always
, Go-Getter’s Unite
, Compassion For All
, and Called To Serve
. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy contributing to a team dedicated to improving patient care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You will love it here if you value clear processes and have the capacity to do the following things:

• Finished Product Inspection and Testing:
  Perform visual inspections of finished products to identify defects, particulate matter, or other deviations from specifications.
• In-Process Quality Checks:
  Monitor and verify in-process production activities to ensure adherence to SOPs and GMP. Collect and analyze data during compounding, filling, or packaging to identify trends or deviations.
• Environmental Monitoring:
  Perform viable and nonviable particle sampling and readings in classified environments to ensure compliance with USP // or other guidelines. Document and report environmental trends to address risks to product sterility.
• Personnel Monitoring and Sampling:
  Conduct gloved fingertip sampling to evaluate aseptic technique and ensure operator compliance with sterility requirements. Report findings and assist in identifying corrective actions or retraining needs for personnel.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Accurately document all inspection and testing results in compliance with USP, FDA and regulatory guidance. Collaborate with QA to ensure timely reporting of non-conformances, CAPA investigations, and release decisions.

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. You ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:

• Conduct manual visual inspection process and qualify units as per visual inspection process on compounded sterile medications (CSPs) (Up to 2000 vials per day).
• Perform acceptable quality limit inspections on compounded medications (Up to 10 batches per day).
• Analyze viable air and surface samples (both solid and liquid media) for growth, turbidity and particulate matter (up to 10 batches per day).

Our company runs on EOS. As a team member, you will have a leader who provides clear directions and expectations, ensures you have the necessary tools, delegates appropriately, conducts effective meetings, meets one-on-one quarterly or more as needed, and rewards and recognizes your performance.

• Education: High school diploma or GED with work experience. Commitment to continuing education and staying updated on industry regulations and best practices.
• Expertise: 1-2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing department with a focus on accuracy,…