Southend Pharmacy · 1 day ago
Quality Control Technician (Sun-Wednesday 9PM to 7AM)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSouthend Pharmacy specializes in compounding weight loss medications for healthcare providers across the USA. The Quality Control (QC) Technician will ensure the safety and quality of the sterile compounding environment through environmental monitoring, quality testing, and maintaining compliance with USP standards.
Retail
Responsibilities
Environmental Monitoring: Perform routine environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and other controlled areas, including air and surface sampling for microbial contamination, to ensure compliance with USP standards
Quality Testing: Conduct quality control tests on compounded sterile preparations, including sterility, endotoxin, potency, and pH testing, as applicable
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed records of QC activities, including test results, environmental monitoring data, and equipment calibration logs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment used in QC testing, such as laminar airflow hoods, incubators, and analytical instruments
SOP Adherence: Follow and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compounding, testing, and cleaning processes to ensure consistency and compliance
Investigations and CAPA: Assist in investigating out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, or non-conformances, and support the development and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Training Support: Assist in training pharmacy staff on proper aseptic techniques, gowning procedures, and compliance with USP standards
Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain inventory of QC testing supplies, reagents, and media, ensuring availability and proper storage conditions
Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists, compounding technicians, and quality assurance (QA) staff to ensure seamless operations and adherence to quality standards
Regulatory Preparedness: Support preparation for inspections by state boards of pharmacy, FDA, or other regulatory bodies, ensuring all QC documentation and processes are audit-ready
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1 years of experience in a sterile compounding pharmacy, microbiology laboratory, or related field
Experience with USP and USP guidelines, cGMP principles, and state/federal pharmacy regulations
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols
Experience in aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations
Basic understanding of microbiology and analytical testing methods
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Minimum of 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Sheets, GoogleDocs) for documentation and reporting
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (e.g., biology, microbiology, chemistry)
Experience in a 503A or 503B pharmacy quality control experience
Laboratory experience and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Texas issued
Company
Southend Pharmacy
Southend Pharmacy is a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy supporting patient-specific care through personalized formulations and thoughtful collaboration with healthcare providers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase