Quality Assurance Technician - Strive Pharmacy
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Company Overview
Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.
Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.
Our Mission
We're flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. 'The human element' is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we're interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We're here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we're on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $23 - $26/hr
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Perform product inspection for defects, leaks, and particulates
- Environmental monitoring of personnel (as needed) and complete documentation
- Assist in the media fill process validations to include inspection of filled units
- Perform documentation review of compounding activities such as cleaning records, line clearance forms, and inventory sheets:
- Verify that raw materials meet specification
- Account for labeling
- Review temperature and BMS alarms
- Ensure that product test results meet specification limits
- Checking that all documentation is complete
- Document non-compliance and work with supervisor/lead if further investigation is needed appropriate lab for particulate identification or microbial analysis
- Help with equipment calibration program and maintenance record files
- Assist with raw material release and movement
- Under the direction of supervisor/lead, document and initiate quality events for deviation and noncompliant investigations
- Support internal & external audits
- Maintain quality records (equipment calibration and maintenance, training, deviation and compliant investigation, environmental monitoring, certificate of analysis, clean room certification etc.)
- Participate in Quality Manager's staff meetings
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Desired Skills
- Experienced in aseptic operations
- Experience within a regulated environment
- Knowledge & skills in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Practices
- Associates Degree or higher level degree in technician technical scientific discipline; Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot issues
- Comfortable working in a cleanroom-working environment that may be limited to a small area, wearing protective cleanroom attire, tolerating controlled temperatures, and loud noise
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma/GED with work experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a quality or manufacturing department of a Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Allied Health Science.
Benefits/ Perks
Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off. FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.
Culture
At Strive, culture plays a fundamental role in shaping our workplace atmosphere. Beyond our exceptional benefits package, we foster a sense of community. Throughout the year, we arrange various holiday potlucks and festive celebrations. Strive is committed to promoting both personal and professional development, striving for our employees to excel and grow in every aspect of their lives, both within and outside of the workplace.
EEO
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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