Sterile Compounding Technician, Home Infusion
Pharmko Inc. | Lawrence, NY 11559 Full Time | $25.00 per hour | Benefits, PTO, and health insurance offered
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Sterile Compounding Technician to join our cleanroom team. MUST HAVE COMPOUNDING EXPERIENCE. The technician will prepare compounded sterile preparations, primarily TPN admixtures and IV antibiotics, in accordance with USP <797> standards, ACHC accreditation requirements, and Pharmko policies and procedures. This is a hands-on compounding role for a technician with demonstrated home infusion experience who takes pride in precision, aseptic technique, and clean documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Compound patient-specific TPN admixtures using automated compounding devices and gravimetric verification
Prepare IV antibiotics and other compounded sterile preparations for home infusion patients, including syringes, elastomeric devices, and IV bags
Perform aseptic manipulations within ISO 5 primary engineering controls in accordance with USP <797>
Complete and maintain compounding records, lot and expiration documentation, and beyond-use dating in the pharmacy system
Perform cleanroom cleaning and disinfection per schedule and document completion
Participate in required competency assessments, including gloved fingertip sampling, media fill testing, and aseptic technique evaluations
Conduct in-process and final checks of components, calculations, and labeling under pharmacist supervision
Manage sterile compounding inventory, including receipt, storage, rotation, and lot tracking of drugs and supplies
Support environmental monitoring activities and report any excursions or concerns to the pharmacist-in-charge
Maintain garbing, hand hygiene, and personnel conduct standards within the cleanroom suite
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a home infusion pharmacy setting (REQUIRED)
Hands-on experience compounding TPN and/or IV antibiotics
Working knowledge of USP <797> standards and aseptic technique
Ability to commute reliably to Lawrence, NY 11559
Strong attention to detail, accurate pharmaceutical calculations, and clean documentation habits
Ability to stand for extended periods and work within cleanroom garbing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
New York State pharmacy technician registration
National certification (CPhT through PTCB or NHA)
Experience with automated TPN compounders (such as ExactaMix or similar)
Familiarity with home infusion pharmacy software and lot tracking workflows
Compensation and Benefits
About Pharmko
Pharmko Inc. is an ACHC-accredited sterile compounding pharmacy specializing in home parenteral nutrition and home infusion therapy. We prepare patient-specific total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and intravenous antibiotic therapies for patients receiving care in the home, and we hold ourselves to a rigorous standard of sterile compounding practice, clinical accuracy, and patient service.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your sterile compounding experience, including the therapies you have compounded and the settings in which you have worked.
Pharmko Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.