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Compounding Supervisor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pharmacy Technician

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

... the supervising pharmacist and generating the necessary refill documentation. • Pick all supplies and medications on the compounding sheet and delivery ticket, staging them for pharmacist ...

IV Pharmacy Technician

Covina, CA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Clean and maintain Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a state law as directed by supervisor * Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fill prescriptions ...

IV Pharmacy Technician

Covina, CA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Clean and maintain Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a state law as directed by supervisor * Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fill prescriptions ...

IV Pharmacy Technician

Covina, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Clean and maintain Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a state law as directed by supervisor * Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fill prescriptions ...

Compounder II

Corona, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Compounder II Join a collaborative production team where your compounding expertise drives product ... Strong communication skills with supervisors and team members Education & Certifications * High ...

Compounder II

Corona, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Position: Compounder II Join a collaborative production team where your compounding expertise ... Strong communication skills with supervisors and team members Education & Certifications * High ...

Position: Compounder II Join a collaborative production team where your compounding expertise ... Strong communication skills with supervisors and team members Education amp; Certifications * High ...

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How much do compounding supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for compounding supervisor in California is $79,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $98,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compounding supervisor?

A compounding supervisor oversees the preparation of customized medications in a pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. They ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and proper documentation, often managing staff and using compounding equipment. Certification or training in pharmacy compounding is typically required for this role.

What does a compounding supervisor do?

A Compounding Supervisor oversees the preparation and mixing of raw materials to produce pharmaceutical or cosmetic products. They ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety regulations, and company standards. Their duties include monitoring staff performance, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with quality control teams. Effective leadership and attention to detail are essential in this role to ensure product consistency and regulatory adherence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compounding supervisor?

To thrive as a Compounding Supervisor, you need expertise in pharmaceutical compounding processes, quality control, and a relevant science degree, often with prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), batch record systems, and compounding machinery is typically required, and some employers may prefer certifications like Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT). Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and maintaining safety standards. These qualifications ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in producing high-quality pharmaceutical products.

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Infographic showing various Compounding Supervisor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,286 per year, or $38.1 per hour.

Pharmacy Technician - Lead - WCMC Pharmacy - Full Time - 8 Hour - Variable Shift

John Muir Health

Walnut Creek, CA

$39.95 - $53.93/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description:The Lead Pharmacy Technician provides frontline technical leadership within pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient medication distribution in accordance with state and federal law, USP compounding standards, and hospital policy. This is a general job description covering three core functional areas of departmental technician leadership: automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) replenishment, controlled substances workflows, and sterile compounding. Each Lead Pharmacy Technician is assigned lead responsibility for a primary focus areas based on departmental need, competency, and certification, while maintaining working proficiency across general pharmacy technician duties. The Lead Technician supports quality and compliance within their focus area and escalates clinical or regulatory issues to the pharmacist-in-charge or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.

Education:

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent - Required

  • Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program - Preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or health-system setting - Required

  • Demonstrated experience or working proficiency in the specific focus areas to which the Lead Technician is assigned (Pyxis/ADC replenishment, controlled substances handling, or sterile compounding) preferred; equivalent experience considered - Required

  • Prior informal lead, trainer, or preceptor experience - Preferred

  • Prior experience supporting Board of Pharmacy, DEA, or Joint Commission inspections.- Preferred

  • Experience with automation/technology optimization projects (ADC par-level analytics, IV robotics, diversion-monitoring software) - Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:

  • Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy - Required

  • National certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT - Required

  • For Sterile Compounding focus area: current sterile compounding certification/competency (e.g., aseptic technique, gowning, media-fill, and gloved fingertip testing) per USP <797> and hospital policy, as indicated. - Required

  • For Controlled Substances focus area: ability to meet hospital and DEA requirements for controlled substance handling, including background check clearance - Required

  • Advanced pharmacy technician certification relevant to focus area (e.g., CSPT for sterile compounding)- Required within 9 months of hire

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Working knowledge of California pharmacy law, DEA regulations, and USP standards relevant to the assigned focus area.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume, high-risk clinical environment.

  • Ability to train, guide, and provide constructive feedback to peer-level technician staff.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff.

  • Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and automation technology relevant to the focus area (e.g., ADC software, IV workflow systems, inventory management systems).

  • Ability to identify and appropriately escalate compliance, safety, or workflow concerns.

Work Shift:08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$39.95 - $53.93Hourly
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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