Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling ... Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required. * Pharmacy Technician ...
Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling ... Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required. * Pharmacy Technician ...
Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding 503A (1st shift)
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling ... Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required. * Pharmacy Technician ...
Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding 503A (1st shift)
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling ... Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required. * Pharmacy Technician ...
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$18.50 - $23/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Empower Pharmacy rating
8.8
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
3rd of 98 rated pharmacies
Job description
Posted: May 01, 2026
Req# 6111
Compounding
Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the nation's most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, we're redefining what's possible in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We're proud to be recognized as one of Houston's fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025.
Our strength is built on four core values: People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we've created a uniquely integrated healthcare platform powered by advanced technology, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to patient care. From manufacturing and quality control to distribution and customer experience, our teams work together to raise industry standards, expand access to critical medications, and improve outcomes for patients and providers across the country.
At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new role. It means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that's transforming healthcare at scale. We invest deeply in our people, encourage bold thinking, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation at every level. Your ideas matter here, your development is supported, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of millions.
If you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and ambition come together, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let's transform healthcare together.
Position Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding delivers measurable business impact by producing high-quality, customized non-sterile medications that expand patient access in a high-growth 503A/503B environment.
This role owns end-to-end compounding execution, ensuring precision, compliance, and throughput across formulations. The Technician operates within strict USP, FDA, and state requirements to safeguard product integrity while supporting scalable production, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Compounding Operations
- Prepare non-sterile compounded medications, including creams, gels, capsules, and solutions, by accurately weighing, mixing, and labeling ingredients.
- Execute compounding procedures in strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring traceability, documentation accuracy, and compliance with USP 795/800, FDA, OSHA, and state board requirements.
- Perform in-process and final verification checks to support product uniformity, potency, labeling accuracy, and quality standards.
- Operate compounding equipment such as capsule fillers, ointment mills, and blister pack machines according to validated operating parameters.
- Clean and maintain compounding equipment according to established schedules to support safety, reliability, and compliance.
- Accurately complete batch records and production documentation using systems such as LifeFile.
- Follow USP, FDA, OSHA, ANSI, and state regulatory requirements for non-sterile compounding activities.
- Apply proper PPE usage, hazardous material handling, and safety practices to maintain a safe and controlled compounding environment.
- Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Production teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of non-sterile compounding techniques, USP 795/800 standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with compounding equipment and digital systems such as LifeFile.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, reduce errors, and improve production outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- 1+ year of experience in non-sterile compounding, combining, admixing, diluting, pooling, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling medications.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical or industrial engineering, pharmaceutics, or industrial pharmacy preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow technical documents and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use pharmaceutical-grade compounding equipment.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Technician Trainee license required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Nonsterile Compounding Certificate preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt preferred.
- Customer Focus: Builds trust through customer-centric solutions.
- Strategic AI: Guides responsible AI adoption and adaptation.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Drives efficiency with continuous improvement.
- Collaborates: Partners effectively to achieve shared goals.
- Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources efficiently.
- Manages Complexity: Simplifies and solves complex challenges.
- Ensures Accountability: Delivers on commitments with integrity.
- Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach to shifting conditions.
- Communicates Effectively: Tailors messages to diverse audiences.
- People: Empowering people defines who we are.
- Quality: Excellence in every product, every time.
- Service: Serving others is our highest purpose.
- Innovation: Advancing care through technology and discovery.
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/
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About Empower Pharmacy
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Industry
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2009