Animal Health Compounding Technician

About the role

Mixlab, the fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is hiring a Compounding Pharmacy Technician in our Los Angeles pharmacy. We are looking for a Technician who is obsessed with details and is driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (and scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our LA operations run smoothly, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike.

This is a part-time role scheduled at approximately 28 hours per week. We're open to considering processing technicians with minimal/no compounding experience who excel in mathematical calculations for our compounding technician roles.

***CLOSED on Sundays and ALL Major Holidays ***

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What you'll do

• Assist with the compounding of nonsterile pharmaceutical preparations including but not limited to capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, otic preparations, and medicated treats under the supervision of the managing pharmacist. Please note: Hormones and other potentially hazardous chemicals are used in nonsterile compounding
• Consistently meet standards of accuracy and potency
• Package and label prescriptions, including bulk medications
• Monitor inventory levels, re-order low inventory or expiring chemicals, and receive new inventory
• Adhere to USP guidelines as related to non-sterile compounding
• Perform environmental monitoring and cleaning tasks as indicated in SOPs
• Assist team members and problem solve with pharmacist’s support

About you

• You have at least 2 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician directly with pharmacists in a compounding pharmacy
• You have experience working in veterinary care or the medical field, or a strong interest in working in the field
• You have strong attention to detail
• You have a customer-focused (and in our case, a pet-focused!) mindset
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• You have excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and are a collaborative, team-player
• You have an all-hands-on-deck attitude with an ability to remain calm and excel under pressure
• You have the ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures
• You constantly strive to “wow” clients and patients
• You have a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You are scrappy and resourceful
• You’re not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary
• You have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• MUST LOVE PETS and their people!
• Physical Requirements: Excellent hand-eye coordination, and ability to move, lift, or carry up to thirty (30) pounds

What we offer

• Paid Sick Time
• Competitive starting wages with the opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases
• 401k with $300/year match
• Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral
• And more!