Compounding Lab Technician
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Mix Science & Service into a Rewarding Career
Love science? Enjoy working with your hands? Interested in making real, personalized medicine? Join the team at Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding as a Compounding Lab Technician, where pharmacy meets craftsmanship.
In this specialized lab role, you’ll create custom medications—like capsules, creams, lollipops, and more—for patients who need alternatives to mass-produced drugs. You’ll work under the guidance of licensed pharmacists and get valuable exposure to both non-sterile and, potentially, sterile compounding practices.
What You'll Do
- Create Custom Medications
Compound unique formulations including capsules, oral liquids, topical creams, troches, suppositories, and more.
- Label & Prepare Prescriptions
Accurately fill, label, and prepackage medications for pharmacist verification and patient use.
- Maintain Inventory & Safety Standards
Monitor chemical stock, receive supplies, manage safety documentation (SDS, Certificates of Analysis), and handle hazardous materials safely.
- Keep the Lab Clean & Compliant
Perform routine cleaning and environmental monitoring to ensure the lab meets all regulatory standards.
- Opportunity to Rotate into Sterile Lab
Gain hands-on exposure to sterile compounding techniques and expand your pharmaceutical skill set.