LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - COMPOUNDING

Description

Job Summary: Accurately, safely, and consistently compound solid formulations, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, sanitary regulations, and medical prescriptions. Key Highlights: 1. Precise and safe handling of solid formulations 2. Guarantee of quality and therapeutic efficacy 3. Focus on customer satisfaction and prescriber confidence **Function Mission** Accurately, safely, and consistently compound solid formulations, ensuring each preparation complies with technical specifications, sanitary regulations, and medical prescriptions. Contribute to therapeutic efficacy, customer satisfaction, and prescriber confidence. **Main Responsibilities / Daily Routine** * Perform pharmaceutical calculations for dosages and correction factors in solids. * Accurately weigh solid raw materials using analytical balances. * Perform geometric dilution and powder homogenization techniques. * Compound solid dosage forms (capsules, sachets, bulk powders). * Operate manual and semi-automatic capsule fillers. * Conduct quality control tests on solids (average weight, weight uniformity, appearance). * Verify raw materials, packaging, and labels prior to compounding. * Ensure traceability of each formulation in the computerized system. * Clean and organize workbenches, equipment, and utensils upon completion of the process. * Report deviations, losses, or non-conformities to the responsible pharmacist. **Expected Attitudes** * Commitment to deadlines and quality. * Ethical and professional conduct when handling substances. * Diligence regarding hygiene, safety, and good compounding practices. * Constant attention to prevent cross-contamination. * Discretion and confidentiality regarding compounded prescriptions. **Technical Skills** * Specific pharmaceutical calculations for solids. * Proficiency in geometric dilution and powder homogenization techniques. * Operation of manual and semi-automatic capsule fillers. * Knowledge of quality control applied to solids. * Accurate interpretation of medical prescriptions. * Detailed and traceable documentation of compounded formulations.