R&D Pharmacy Technician — Compounding

About Us At The Pharmacy Hub , we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. About the Role The R&D Pharmacy Technician supports the development, evaluation, and scale-up of compounded pharmaceutical preparations and innovative dosage forms. You'll work closely with Product Development Scientists on formulation trials, compounding activities, process optimization, equipment operation, documentation, and stability studies — all while ensuring compliance with USP standards, cGMP principles, company procedures, and regulatory requirements. We're specifically looking for an already-experienced compounding pharmacy technician — this is not an entry-level role. An active Florida State Pharmacy Technician License is required, no exceptions . If you're proactive, open-minded, hungry to grow, and comfortable owning a project from start to finish with minimal oversight, this role is for you. What You'll Do Formulation Development Support Assist in preparing prototype formulations for capsules, tablets, troches, oral dissolving films (ODF), oral dissolving tablets (ODT), suspensions, solutions, creams, gels, and other compounded dosage forms Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare raw materials according to approved formulations and batch records Support formulation optimization studies and trial batch execution Prepare laboratory-scale and pilot-scale batches for evaluation Compounding Operations Perform compounding activities according to approved Master Formulation Records (MFRs) Operate and clean compounding equipment, including mixers/blenders, tablet presses, capsule filling equipment, triple roll mills, film casting equipment, balances, and lab instruments Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing and formulation issues Documentation & Data Management Complete batch records, laboratory notebooks, and test request forms accurately Enter formulation and batch information into electronic formulation management systems Maintain records of experiments, observations, and formulation changes Assist with preparation of technical reports and development summaries Material & Inventory Management Receive, label, and organize APIs, excipients, flavors, colors, and packaging materials Monitor laboratory inventory and notify management of material shortages Ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical materials Quality & Compliance Follow USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, and company SOP requirements as applicable Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environment Assist with stability studies, sample preparation, and product evaluations Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D Scientists, Pharmacists, Production, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams Support technology transfer and scale-up activities from development to production Assist in product launches and validation activities What We're Looking For Required: Active Florida State Pharmacy Technician License High School Diploma or GED 5+ years of pharmacy technician, compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or laboratory experience — already experienced in compounding strongly preferred Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and weighing techniques Familiarity with USP compounding standards Ability to read and follow formulation records and SOPs Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–60 pounds Ability to wear required PPE and work in laboratory/cleanroom environments English required Preferred: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field Experience in a compounding pharmacy or pharmaceutical environment Bilingual English/Spanish Who Thrives Here Proactive — anticipates needs and takes initiative rather than waiting to be told Growth-minded — eager to learn, take on new challenges, and develop professionally Open-minded — receptive to new ideas, feedback, and better ways of doing things Accountable — owns the process from A to Z and follows through on commitments Independent — comfortable working with minimal supervision and managing their own workload Strong attention to detail and documentation practices Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment Why Join Us This is a great opportunity for an experienced compounding pharmacy technician looking to grow into R&D and formulation development, working hands-on with a wide range of dosage forms in a fast-paced, cleanroom lab environment. Location: Miami Gardens & Davie, FL Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (preferred); flexibility for different shifts, timing, and weekends required based on the work plan.  Pay Range $22 — $27 USD Benefits: 401(k) with up to 4% matching Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Paid time off that grows with your tenure Core Values The Pharmacy Hub is dedicated to breaking barriers in healthcare by championing access, intervention and affordability. Customer-first mindset - we develop strong partnerships with telehealth platforms and healthcare companies to enhance access and understand their specific needs Innovation for intervention in care - we develop advanced compounding solutions and products to better support patient health outcomes Continuous improvement - we continuously improve our processes and offerings through intelligent, honest and transparent practices to deliver cost-effective solu