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How much do compounding assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding assistant in Bryan, TX is $17.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compounding assistant?

Compounding Assistants are pharmacy support staff who help pharmacists prepare customized medications for patients. Their duties often include measuring, mixing, and labeling ingredients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They ensure that compounded medications meet quality and safety standards, and may also assist with inventory management and equipment cleaning. Compounding Assistants play a vital role in delivering personalized medicine, especially for patients who require non-standard dosages or formulations.

What does a compounding assistant do?

Compounding Assistants are responsible for preparing and measuring ingredients for customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their daily tasks often include weighing and mixing compounds, labeling containers, maintaining a clean work environment, and managing inventory of raw materials. By handling these preparatory steps, they help pharmacists focus on verifying prescriptions and ensuring patient safety. Compounding Assistants also assist with documentation and may collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a compounding assistant?

To thrive as a Compounding Assistant, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical principles, precise measurement skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication preparation, safety compliance, and efficient support of pharmacists in providing tailored patient care.

What is the difference between Compounding Assistant vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompounding AssistantPharmacy Technician
CertificationsOften requires compounding-specific training, but not always certifiedTypically requires state certification or registration
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, healthcare facilitiesRetail or hospital pharmacies, healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing compounded medications, assisting pharmacistsDispensing medications, managing inventory, customer service

While both roles support pharmacy operations, a Compounding Assistant focuses on preparing customized medications, whereas a Pharmacy Technician handles broader pharmacy tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required certifications, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Compounding Assistant job openings in Bryan, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,592 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor in Neurology

College Station, TX • On-site

Texas A&M University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 11-month/year, tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in veterinary neurology/neurosurgery with an estimated start date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The neurology service currently has four faculty and serves a critical role in student education, patient care, and scholarship. The service is also staffed with three technicians, a service liaison, and three neurology residents.
The successful candidate will devote approximately 25-35% time to clinical instruction and patient care in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) on the Neurology Service. The remaining time will be devoted to integrative classroom and laboratory teaching (15%), research and other scholarly activities (40-50%), and academic citizenship (10%). Clinical responsibilities will include primary management of cases, instruction of veterinary students, mentorship of interns and residents, and participation in after-hours neuromedical and neurosurgical emergency coverage. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with over 60 faculty members in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and an active group of house officers that includes more than 50 rotating interns and residents in the other medical and surgical disciplines.
The VMTH includes sophisticated diagnostic and patient care equipment including a Siemens 3T MRI, Siemens 40 slice helical CT scanner, Brainsight Neuronavigation system, Zeiss neurosurgical operating microscope, and Cadwell Sierra Wave electrodiagnostic unit. The 7 surgical suites are well-equipped and supported by a team of dedicated surgical technicians, allowing a surgical technician to be present for the duration of each surgical procedure. The CT, 3T MRI, and CT Tomotherapy unit are housed in an onsite imaging center. The teaching hospital has capable personnel including, but not limited to talented ICU technicians, an active multidisciplinary interventional radiology service, three in-house pharmacists with compounding capability, and a clinical trials coordinator. Construction has begun on the new state of the art 135,000 square foot hospital, with plans for opening in August 2027.
Applicants must be committed to a team-centered atmosphere and possess excellent communication skills with animal caregivers, faculty colleagues, veterinary students, house officers, graduate students, technicians, and staff. In addition, faculty members are expected to commit to holding themselves and colleagues accountable to the VMBS code of professional conduct.
The community of Bryan and College Station have a combined approximate population of 300,000 and are an expanding and diverse metropolitan area with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a relatively low cost of living.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a DVM (or equivalent) degree and must be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM-Neurology) or the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) or must have completed an approved residency and have met the requirements to take the corresponding board exam. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for a regular or special license to practice veterinary medicine in Texas.
Application Instructions
If you meet the position qualifications and would like to join our team of passionate educators, clinicians, and researchers at Texas A&M University, please submit the following documents: a) cover letter, b) personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research and clinical service, c) your current curriculum vitae, including status of board certification, and d) contact information for 5 references to the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/190377. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and will be considered until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed to the search advisory committee chair, Dr. Joe Mankin (jmankin@cvm.tamu.edu) at 979-845-2351 or vscsrecruiting@cvm.tamu.edu.

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