Sterile Compounding Registered Pharmacy Technician
Location: St. Catharines, ON
Company: Custom Pharmacy Solutions
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $35-40 per hour
About Custom Pharmacy Solutions – St. Catharines
Custom Pharmacy Solutions is a specialized compounding pharmacy serving the Niagara region with a strong focus on high-quality, patient-specific medications. Our facility prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds including sterile injectables, hormone therapy, dermatologic preparations, pain management formulations, and pediatric compounds.
We are committed to delivering precise, safe, and reliable compounded medications that meet the unique needs of patients and healthcare providers across St. Catharines and the surrounding communities.
Position Overview
Custom Pharmacy Solutions is seeking an experienced Sterile Compounding Technician to support our growing sterile compounding department. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and Designated Manager, this role performs day-to-day sterile compounding and cleanroom activities ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesSterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique
- Prepare sterile compounded medications following SOPs, aseptic technique, NAPRA standards, and Health Canada guidance
- Perform sterile admixing for injectables
- Compound both batch and patient-specific sterile preparations
- Ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and verification procedures
Cleanroom & Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain cleanroom integrity through proper garbing, hood cleaning, and environmental monitoring procedures
- Operate and maintain sterile compounding equipment
- Assist in environmental controls, pressure differentials, and routine cleanroom monitoring
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Complete all batch records, logs, and compounding worksheets accurately
- Report deviations, incidents, or equipment issues to the supervising pharmacist/manager
- Support continuous improvement in sterile workflow and compliance
- Follow USP <795>, <797>, <800> and NAPRA standards at all times
Operational Support
- Manage sterile ingredient and supply inventory
- Assist pharmacists and QA personnel with verification and quality checks
- Maintain workflow efficiency and ensure timely completion of sterile orders
QualificationsRequired
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the OCP
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sterile and non-sterile compounding in a sterile compounding facility, hospital pharmacy, or specialty compounding center
- Strong understanding of aseptic technique and sterile workflow
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Knowledge of USP <797>, <800>, <795>, NAPRA standards, and sterile compounding requirements
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with multiple priorities
Assets (Preferred)
- Compounding training or certification from PCCA, Medisca, or equivalent
Additional Information
Custom Pharmacy Solutions thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: On-site, St. Catharines, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
