Description:
The Opportunity:
Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding is hiring a Sterile Production Technician to support our sterile and hazardous compounding operations. This is a hands-on role for technicians who are detail-oriented, disciplined, and experienced working in regulated cleanroom environments.
What You'll Do:
Sterile Compounding
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Perform sterile compounding in ISO 5 environments following approved SOPs and batch records
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Execute Category 2 and Category 3 sterile preparations
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Maintain proper aseptic technique, gowning, and PPE compliance
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Verify materials, components, and calculations prior to compounding
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Label and document sterile preparations accurately
Cleanroom & Environmental Control
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Clean and disinfect ISO 5, ISO 7, and support areas
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Perform and document environmental monitoring (surface and air sampling)
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Incubate and document environmental monitoring plates and vials
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Identify and escalate environmental excursions or abnormalities
Sterile Components & Equipment
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Clean and prepare sterile components (vials, stoppers, caps, glassware)
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Assist with sterilization activities (autoclave, dry heat)
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Document sterilization loads, indicators, and traceability
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Clean, assemble, and stage sterile compounding equipment
Hazardous Drug Compounding
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Perform hazardous drug compounding in designated areas
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Use appropriate PPE and containment strategies
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Follow hazardous drug handling and waste disposal procedures
Documentation & Quality Support
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Complete batch records and logs accurately and in real time
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Perform in-process quality checks as trained
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Escalate deviations, errors, or documentation concerns immediately
Requirements:
Qualifications
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Active South Carolina Pharmacy Technician registration
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CPhT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
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Sterile compounding experience strongly preferred
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Experience working in ISO-classified cleanroom environments
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Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged standing and repetitive motions
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Manual dexterity required for sterile compounding
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
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Ability to work in cleanroom environments wearing required PPE
