Lead - Sterile Certified Pharmacy Technician

About Southend Pharmacy

As the parent company of Southend Pharmacy, Allia Health Group is dedicated to transforming healthcare by making customized and cost-effective wellness products accessible to everyone. Southend Pharmacy is a B2B compounding pharmacy known for a unique blend of friendliness, efficiency, safety, and integrity. We pride ourselves on creating a seamless and supportive partnership for providers, which in turn leads to a better quality of life for every patient.

If you are passionate about making wellness attainable for all and these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you on our team.

Position Summary

The Sterile Certified Pharmacy Technician Lead is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership within the sterile compounding department while actively supporting hands-on sterile compounding operations. This role serves as a key partner to the Sterile Pharmacist Lead and pharmacy management, ensuring workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, training excellence, and consistent adherence to USP <797> / <800> and cGMP standards.

This position plays a critical role in mentoring technicians, supporting shift coverage, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and quality within a fast-paced sterile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily sterile compounding operations

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  Perform and oversee sterile compounding in ISO 5/7/8 environments

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  Support training and mentorship of sterile pharmacy technicians

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  Maintain compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, cGMP, and state regulations

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  Partner with pharmacist leadership to ensure workflow efficiency and quality

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  Assist with inventory oversight and supply readiness

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Active Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration

• Sterile Compounding experience required

• Minimum 3–5 years of pharmacy technician experience, including experience in sterile environments

• Demonstrated leadership experience or informal lead responsibilities within a pharmacy setting

• Strong working knowledge of USP <797> and <800> standards

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification (CPhT)

• Prior experience in a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy

• Experience serving as a technician lead, trainer, or senior technician

• Familiarity with pharmacy systems and sterile workflow optimization

Working Days & Hours

• First Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

• Second Shift: 1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

• Ability to stand for extended periods while working in cleanroom environments

• Ability to perform repetitive motions related to sterile compounding

• Ability to wear required PPE, including gowns, gloves, masks, and hair coverings

• Ability to communicate effectively in person and with cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

• $28-$32 per hour

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

• Paid time off

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Opportunity to grow into expanded leadership within the sterile department

Southend Pharmacy is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southend Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin