Compounding Pharmacy Technician

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development, with a focus on cGMP production. In 1994, we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. In 2004, we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park, CA and in 2014, we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new, state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide production. In 2017, we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance manufacturing. In 2023, we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas, CA.

Job Duties Overview:

TThe Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III is the advanced level in the pharmacy technician job family, where employees are responsible for independently performing the full range of duties of complex difficulty as outlined under the Essential Functions. Performs non-sterile compounding for hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. Assists pharmacists and team members by facilitating resolutions and optimizing workflows. Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the responsibilities regarding medication and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs non-sterile compounding for both non-hazardous and hazardous drugs, and troubleshoots and optimizes workflows, assesses formulation issues, and performs quality assessments.
• Proficient at compounding more complex hazardous preparations.
• Proficient at coordinating use of biological safety hood with inpatient pharmacy, compounding technician and patient/family.
• Assists buyer with managing drug shortages and manages overstock.
• Assesses inventory and suggests par level adjustment to assist with drug shortages and maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Resolves complicated billing issues.
• Provides and assists in completion of training competencies for technicians.
• Modifies training materials and provides feedback to trainees and managers.
• Consistently assesses current workloads and assists areas needing additional resources.
• Consistently optimizes workflow and assesses/modifies training documents and SOP.

Competencies:

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies
• Knowledge of proper environmental monitoring and cleaning
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Be fully trained in non-aseptic and aseptic compounding.
• Have at least two year experience working in a compounding pharmacy, outsourcing establishment or other extemporaneous compounding operation producing drugs for human use.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy -OR- Licensed as Pharmacy Intern by the California Board of Pharmacy -OR- Licensed as a Pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 85% for Employee and 50% for Employee’s family; Dental: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian Dental, MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aetna EyeMed)
• Basic life ($20,000 paid by company) and supplemental life insurance (optional supplemental).
• Disability insurance 50% standard employer paid.
• 401k 10% 1:1 match
• PTO policy. 10 days PTO
• Companywide paid holiday during: Week of July 4, Thanksgiving (2 days), Week of December 25
• Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursement
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Company organized social events
• Quarterly sponsored team building activities