Compounding Lab Technician in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina at Sweetgrass Pharmacy Carolina Park

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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Compounding laboratory experience a plus, but not required.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration/Certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail is a must.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Standards for quality, cleanliness and safety must be consistently met.
• Must be collaborative and able to perform as part of a team
• Knowledge of and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to take direction and be coached.
• Must be able to learn applicable regulations and adhere to them at all times.
• Knowledge of applicable pharmacy software(s) a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.