Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Company Overview

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people‑first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure our success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent. Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision‑making, and accountability are at the forefront.

We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, we invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting you 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 meticulously inspected to ensure the highest quality standards. This position requires great attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environment. As a Quality Control Technician, you will manage one of the final stages of the sterile compounding process by visually inspecting each finished sterile compound product to ensure that each released product stays within the quality and compliance standards.

In addition to visual inspections, you will assist with environmental monitoring of the labs and any other tasks 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 are motivated by Akina's Core Identity Values.

• Excellence Always
• Go‑Getter’s Unite
• Compassion For All
• Called To Serve

• 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 compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (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 relevant guidelines. Document and report environmental trends to proactively 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.

• Conduct manual visual inspection process and qualify units as per visual inspection process on compounded sterile medications (CSPs) (up to 2,000 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).

• Gives clear directions and expectations.
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools.
• Delegates appropriately.
• Has effective meetings.
• Meets one‑on‑one with you quarterly or more, if needed.
• Rewards and recognizes your performance.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED with work experience. Commitment to maintaining continuing…