Lead Compounding Technician 2nd Shift
Quva
Summary
The Lead Compounding Technician oversees planning, scheduling, and daily execution for the compounding/manufacture of sterile and non-sterile products in the controlled and classified areas. The incumbent is responsible for daily coordination and working schedules for the compounding teams assigned to work in a specific area, and in partnership with site leaders sponsors a safety, quality and compliance focused site culture embracing RFT (right first time) and CI (continuous improvement) expectations.
Job description
This is a full-time role for our 2nd Shift, working Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Sugar Land, TX location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.
What the Lead Compounding Pharmacy Technician Does Each Day
- Will directly support manufacturing operations including but not limited to:
- Oversees activities, including scheduling, cleaning, preparation of manufacturing hoods to perform compounding activities
- Coordinates the working schedules for the compounding teams that are assigned to work as per production schedule
- Assist compounders on batch record completion and accuracy of the record
- Manage production WIP inside the cleanroom and ensure continue production/product flow
- Coach compounders to utilize correct and appropriate aseptic techniques at all times
- Identify adverse or negative trends within their group / employee and escalate them effectively to supervisor
- Support disinfection of materials prior to transporting into ISO 7 Room (Clean Room) and to manufacturing hoods
- Support Operations on the completion and resolution of process deviations, incidents investigations and CAPA
- Ensure timely completion of batch record documentation, manufacturing operations logs, cleaning logs, comply with safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (21CFR210 and 211), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), company policies and procedures
- Communicates effectively to Operations, Quality, and other functional support staff
Our Most Successful Lead Compounding Pharmacy Technicians
- Have a strong attention to detail and carefully follows compounding protocols and all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the job
- Are proactive and demonstrate initiative when appropriate; uses their time wisely
- Have a passion for connecting their work to a greater purpose
Minimum Requirements for this Role
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
- 18+ years of age
- Familiarity with and comfortable using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, handhelds
- Able and willing to follow "garb and gown" requirements from head to toe in order to maintain a sterile, clean room environment, including hand washing, wearing hair net, shoe covers, facemask, sterile gown, and gloves, and stringent regulations concerning carrying of cellphones, wearing of jewelry and makeup, and length / type of fingernails
- 3 years of direct IV compounding experience
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge
- Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) License
- Certified in ACPE sterile products
- Experience in pharmacy compounding
- Knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Processes)
- Knowledge of ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
- 18+ years of age
- Familiarity with and comfortable using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, handhelds
- Able and willing to follow garb and gown requirements to maintain a sterile, clean room environment
- 3 years of direct IV compounding experience
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship available
- Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) License (preferred)
- Certified in ACPE sterile products (preferred)
- Experience in pharmacy compounding (preferred)
- Knowledge of cGMP (preferred)
- Knowledge of ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- 17 Paid Days Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Set Full-Time Schedule
- Overtime Opportunities
Company overview
Quva is a national, industry-leading provider of health-system pharmacy services and solutions, operating at the intersection of pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the 503B sterile injectable outsourcing market. Quva operates FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities that provide hospitals with essential medications in ready-to-administer formats, leveraging cGMP expertise and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities across multiple production facilities. The company's comprehensive platform combines sterile injectable compounding with advanced data analytics through its Quva BrightStream division, which offers AI-powered predictive analytics and data insights software solutions. These tools help health systems aggregate, normalize, and analyze complex data across care sites, supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, and drug shortage control. With over 1,000 employees and serving more than 3,500 health systems nationwide, Quva has secured significant funding, including a $275 million debt financing round in 2021. The company's integrated approach transforms pharmacy management by enabling healthcare providers to operate more efficiently and effectively while delivering high-quality patient care.