Compounding Job Description

Compounding Job Description

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Compounding provides consultation, guidance and technical assistance to the Pharmacy Leadership regarding compounding related quality assurance issues in pharmacy.

Compounding Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective compounding job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included compounding job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Plan, coordinate and supervise production activities across multiple shifts associated with the compounding / aseptic filling of ophthalmic products in a sterile environment and subsequent packaging into finished product, in accordance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and quality requirements
Tank and Pump Inspections
Ensuring personal safety and participation in plant safety processes
Entering data into the SAP system
Inspecting the quality of processed material, noting size and dimension accuracies for a quality final product
Verifying the correct setup and function of the machine
Identifying and reporting worn parts immediately
Maintaining a clean and efficient work area
Troubleshooting and reporting machine malfunctions
Performing proper and efficient changeovers

Compounding Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Compounding

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PTCB, IV, CPR, LEAN, ACPE, FLT, MTM, BLS, TPM

Education for Compounding

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the compounding job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, Associates, Education, Chemistry, Business, Graduate, Sciences, Manufacturing

Skills for Compounding

Desired skills for compounding include:

Microsoft Office
SAP experience
Practices
Procedures within dispensing pharmacy
Standard concepts
P.C
Pharmaceutical calculations
Drug terminology
Basic principles
IV products and compounding procedures

Desired experience for compounding includes:

Using the correct settings on assigned equipment
Preventing defects throughout the process
Following setup and run procedures, safety and quality procedures as documented
Performing preventative maintenance and cleaning
Completing all documentation accurately
Making machine adjustments when necessary

Compounding Examples

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Compounding Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a compounding. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for compounding
  • Inspecting and sorting off quality product when needed
  • Operating lift truck, overhead crane, hoist
  • Provide supervisory support across three shifts
  • Write investigations and CAPA actions for non-conformances for Bulk and Gamma departments
  • Develop scope and process letters for improvement projects in the Vectra, Utilities, and Solid State units
  • Responsible for identifying and implementing key performance indicators for site utilities and main technical contact for troubleshooting and support
  • Tracks unit on-stream reliability, asset utilization, efficiencies and energy usage for utilities
  • Responsible for energy usage and optimization
  • Active role in Process Safety elements from Vectra and Utilities
  • Leads PSSRs and PHAs on new installations and modifications in Vectra and Utilities
Qualifications for compounding
  • Must be able to pass the IVC-US color vision test
  • Performing the duties of this job requires the employee to stand for long periods of time
  • Vision abilities required by the job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Stewards the Management of Change program as required
  • Leads RCA's for process safety incidents
  • Designs and optimizes production processes such as batch to batch optimization, early vacuum and others
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a compounding. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for compounding
  • Perform all functions safely within the compounding areas
  • Accurate maintenance and reporting of all required environmental and regulatory records
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts schedules including weekends
  • Able to work on elevated heights, climb stairs and ladders, and to lift 55 lb
  • Strong equipment and mechanical skills - ability to troubleshoot issues
  • Maintains current process for downloading of bulk materials, Consumables
  • Efficiently multi-tasks the mixing tower operations and needs throughout the mixing process
  • Prepares necessary paperwork on reporting and follow-up
  • Must collaborate with other production departments, such as coating, printing, quality, shipment and maintenance in order to assure overall smooth functioning
  • Must exhibit the overall discipline and neatness on the work floor
Qualifications for compounding
  • BS Chemical Engineer
  • Demonstrated 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility
  • Experience with determining process equipment specifications and sizing
  • Root cause analysis and statistical methods
  • High level of engagement on safety programs
  • Knowledge of process safety elements
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Compounding Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of compounding. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for compounding
  • Any other tasks Department Supervisor deems necessary for the department
  • Industrializing new rubber compound formulations
  • Optimizing mixer processing of existing rubber compounds
  • Maintaining production rubber compound compliance with corporate product specifications
  • Responding to internal customer quality concerns
  • Investigating, analyzing and correcting quality and technical problems
  • Training of manufacturing and quality assurance team members
  • Insuring mixing system compliance with corporate process specification
  • Qualifying new components, gauges, tools and processes
  • Support customer service by responding to physicians’ product-related inquiries and compounding solutions
Qualifications for compounding
  • Batch polymerization technology
  • PHA training
  • Knowledge of PI process book and other process data historian software
  • Understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues
  • Basic mechanical skills and tools knowledge
  • Of hospital pharmacy supervising experience and a certificate from an ASHP accredited residency program
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Compounding Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of compounding. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for compounding
  • Lead and manage the Plant’s compounding operations, to maximize productivity, uptime, schedule adherence and ensure a safe and efficient workplace
  • Collaborate with the Division EHS Manager to determine and implement EHS improvement actions
  • Develop complete understanding of all production lines and associated equipment, knowledge of customer products, raw materials, and product characteristics
  • Prepare documentation such as process instructions, work instructions, for training and process control purposes
  • Provide necessary support in developing plant’s production schedule
  • Communicate with customers on routine basis to discuss technical data, product performance, trial runs
  • Provide input and support to the development of new products and projects
  • Communicate and provide input to maintenance resources for troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  • Ensure proper handling and stewardship of customer owned raw materials
  • Hire, manage and ensure adequate training of production personnel for compounding / filling and packaging, ensure a clean, orderly and safe work place for the personnel in compliance with cGMP, SOPs and company policies
Qualifications for compounding
  • Experience in plant operations, production
  • Experience with thermoplastic compound manufacturing
  • Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline)
  • Post-secondary education in Chemical engineering degree or a related degree in chemistry
  • Five years’ experience in appropriate discipline (see Knowledge & Skills)
  • A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from a 4-year college or university
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a compounding. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for compounding
  • Schedule and organise production personnel, coordinate between upstream / downstream processes and various cross-functional personnel, for production and non-production activities
  • Ensure the routine cleaning and/or sanitisation of all equipment and rooms associated with compounding / aseptic filling, packaging and steam sterilisation of the necessary production/cleaning equipment/components, including the operation and routine cleaning of steam steriliser
  • Ensure routine microbiological sampling is performed for environmental and personnel monitoring in a clean room environment
  • Investigate process deviations and work in a team to identify and work on opportunities for productivity/process improvements, and deliver one productivity project
  • Assure that SOP’s are followed and production is performed in accordance with GMP
  • Assist in pilot batches
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring everyone’s safety
  • Conduct a thorough cleaning and sanitization execution for all compounding equipment, kettle or storage
  • Review all manufacturing work instructions and follow them precisely
  • Transfer bulk in a clean and aseptic manner following GMP procedures
Qualifications for compounding
  • Strong technical knowledge of plastic compounding/extrusion
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, the requirements of maintaining a safe working environment
  • Good judgment and the demonstrated ability to interact with hourly employees, union representatives, co-workers and managers at all levels of the organization, along with external customers, suppliers, and consultants, to solve problems and promote new business & cost reduction opportunities
  • A strong knowledge and understanding of color science, formulating, color matching, pigments, effect pigment, resins, and additives
  • Good prioritization skills and ability to deal with multiple customers and requests at the same time maintaining excellent customer service
  • Must be able to regularly lift and move product weighing 55 lbs

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