Pharmaceutical Compounding Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Assist in the precise compounding of pharmaceutical solids, ensuring quality, organization, and documentation in the laboratory under Good Compounding Practices. Key Highlights: 1. Handling of pharmaceutical solids (capsules, sachets, powders) 2. Initial quality control and laboratory organization 3. Support to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in daily routines **Position:** Solid Dosage Form Compounding Assistant **Work Location:** Compounding Laboratory **Main Responsibilities:** * **Weighing and Measurement:** Assist in the accurate weighing and measurement of raw materials and supplies according to production orders and pharmaceutical formulas. * **Formula Compounding:** Perform compounding of solid dosage forms, such as capsules (encapsulation), sachets, and powders, using specialized equipment. * **Initial Quality Control:** Conduct average weight determination and formulation verification to ensure compliance with specifications. * **Organization and Cleaning:** Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of laboratory workbenches, utensils, glassware, and equipment, following Good Compounding Practices (GCP). * **Inventory and Storage:** Assist in inventory control, receipt, storage, and organization of raw materials and finished products. * **Documentation:** Record performed activities and procedures on weighing sheets and internal documents to ensure traceability. * **General Support:** Provide support to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in daily laboratory routines. **Requirements:** * **Education:** Completed high school (minimum requirement). Technical courses in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related fields are a plus. **Additional Information:** * This position requires compliance with RDC 67/2007 (Good Compounding Practices in Pharmacies) and other applicable regulations. * It is a role demanding seriousness and responsibility due to the nature of compounded products. **Knowledge:** Basic mathematics and calculation skills (for weighing and dosing), as well as aptitude for chemistry/pharmacy. **Skills:** * Concentration, attention to detail, and meticulousness (essential to prevent compounding errors). * Organization and efficiency in task execution. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team. * Basic computer literacy. **Experience:** Prior experience in this role or in a laboratory setting—preferably involving solid dosage form compounding—is highly valued. Job Type: Full-time CLT Salary: R$2.100,00 per month Benefits: * Dental insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Experience: * COMPOUNDING LABORATORY (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site