Pharmacy Technician, Compounding USP 797

Pharmacy Operations & Administration
Chicago, Illinois
June 29, 2026
$42,000 - $58,000 / year
Full Time
Application ends: July 31, 2026

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Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Technician, Compounding USP 797 with a high-volume, hospital-based compounding pharmacy located in Chicago, IL. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a compounding-focused technician who thrives in a precision-driven, cleanroom environment and takes ownership of aseptic workflows from start to finish. If you are a CPhT with hands-on sterile compounding experience, a sharp eye for documentation accuracy, and a commitment to USP compliance that goes beyond the checklist, this role offers the professional depth, team caliber, and institutional support to grow your compounding career in a meaningful clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare sterile compounded preparations including parenterals, IV admixtures, TPN, and hazardous drugs per USP guidelines.
  • Execute aseptic technique at LAFW, BSC, and CAI in ISO Class 5 primary engineering controls.
  • Perform and document environmental monitoring including viable/non-viable air sampling, surface sampling, and temperature/pressure logging.
  • Complete garbing and gowning checks, conduct cleanroom inspections, and enforce contamination prevention procedures.
  • Operate and maintain automated compounding devices (ACDs) including gravimetric and volumetric systems with current calibration records.
  • Collaborate with pharmacists on end-product verification including visual inspection for particulates, clarity, and container integrity.
  • Prepare compounding labels verifying drug name, strength, lot number, BUD, and patient identifiers against master record.
  • Maintain accurate compounding logs, batch records, and deviation reports; escalate out-of-specification findings to pharmacist-in-charge.
  • Manage inventory of APIs, excipients, packaging, and consumables; place purchase orders and reconcile materials against CoAs.

Qualifications:

  • Maintain active CPhT certification (PTCB/NHA) and Illinois pharmacy technician registration.
  • Demonstrate 2+ years hands-on sterile compounding experience in hospital or high-complexity pharmacy.
  • Apply USP 797 (2023) and USP 800 standards including BUD assignment and engineering controls.
  • Operate automated compounding devices (Baxter Exactamix, B. Braun Outlook, ICU Medical Intellifill).
  • Navigate pharmacy and compounding systems (Epic Willow, Meditech, Kroll) for verification and documentation.
  • Execute environmental monitoring including media fill testing, fingertip sampling, and cleanroom protocols.

Schedule:

  • Full-time, Monday through Friday
  • On-site in Chicago, IL
  • Day and evening shifts available; weekend rotation may apply

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is approximately $42,000 – $58,000 annually ($20.19 – $27.88 per hour), based on experience and qualifications.

Interview Process:

  • Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentLNX is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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