Location: Alachua, FL (Monday - Friday)
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day shift
Key Responsibilities
Sterile Manufacturing: Follow proprietary formulations and established procedures to accurately and safely produce sterile injectable medications.
Quality Control & Documentation: Perform ongoing quality checks, prepare samples for testing, and initiate investigations for deviations from established procedures.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Operations Directors, Managers, and/or Supervisors, and Quality Assurance teams to maintain product integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Equipment Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales, electronic meters, and other manufacturing equipment. Accurately document quality procedures, production activities, and required compounding records.
Cleanroom Maintenance: Maintain cleanroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance according to established procedures. Properly dispose of chemicals and waste materials according to safety protocols.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, identify supply needs, report shortages to supervisors, and inspect materials for expiration or quality concerns.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, inspections, competency assessments, and required continuing education activities to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
Attendance and Punctuality: Show up on time and ready to work each day to support strict adherence to production.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with strong aseptic technique
Working knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <795, 797>, USP <800>, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 503B Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding processes.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality standards.
Ability to operate specialized equipment used in sterile compounding processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Certificates or Training, Associates or Bachelors Degree in Science or with strong scientific background
Prior experience working in a high-volume sterile compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, 503A compounding pharmacy, or 503B outsourcing facility.
Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, quality assurance documentation, and regulatory compliance processes.
Commitment to ongoing education and continuous improvement in sterile compounding practices.
High level of attention to detail and experiences with Good Documentation Practices
Responsible for assisting in the set-up of daily activities including staging of batches, equipment cleaning and set-up, and documenting in batch records and logbooks.
Meet Right First Time (RFT) metrics by reducing error / deviations and completing corrections in a timely manner
Maintain adherence to SOP’s, cGMPs and the manufacturing schedule
Ability to perform and maintain aseptic gowning and media fill qualification
Independently assist in compounding activities (training will be provided)
Be able to complete periods of standing up to 6hrs per shift and be able to twist and lift product material during job shift
Perform disinfectant and sanitation cleaning of aseptic areas for environmental control
Assume other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisors
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This role also requires the following:
Must adhere to strict Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and NIOSH hazardous drug protocols when weighing, compounding, or packaging Schedule III hormones and other potent endocrine-disrupting compounds.
Required to wear specialized PPE, including respirators and full-body protective suits, for extended periods. Candidates must be medically cleared to wear a respirator and pass standard fit-testing prior to handling active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Willingness to comply with ongoing medical monitoring, including baseline and periodic hormone level testing as part of our commitment to employee health and workplace safety.
Join Us in Making an Impact
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks
Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
Paid time off
Sick time
FSA and HSA options
Parental leave
401(k) with employer matching
Life insurance
Vision and dental insurance
Veterinary insurance
Culture
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.
EEO
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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