Compounder Jobs
Compounder jobs are open across pharmaceutical manufacturing, cosmetics, compounding pharmacies, and specialty chemicals, at levels from entry-level technician to senior compounder and production supervisor, with specializations in sterile compounding, hazardous drug handling, and batch formulation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Pharmaceutical Topical Compounder - Blender
MUST HAVE COMPOUNDING or BLENDING EXPERIENCE!
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist a Compounder II or above in performing blending duties. Duties are defined in Blending Batch Records and day to day activities as directed by Manufacturing Management.
It might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description
- Pre-Weigh Materials (Basic Measurements)
- Working on a Packaging Department line
- Cleaning buckets, tanks, or ancillary equipment
- Using floor scrubbing equipment
- Any other duties management deems necessary to support company activities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
- Understand and follow verbal instructions in English
- Read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
- Notify if instructions appear to be incorrect or cannot be followed
- Stop work until resolved or follow supervisory direction
- Neatly and accurately record data per FDA Good Documentation Practices
- Identify mistakes and immediately bring to the attention of supervision
- Accurately count production or inventory items and neatly record results
- Understand standards assigned to each job and work within those standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Assist Blenders with Blending operations:
- Accurately blend product in amount and sequence and timing as shown in written instructions
- Set-up scales for weighing product
- Select English or metric units and tare weights per procedure
- Accurately weigh product using in Metric or English units
- Verify room/batch readiness and room clearance
- Accurately identify and record raw material part numbers or names
- Clean and use pre-mix containers as required
- Apply labels to containers as required to identify product/blends
Assist Blenders with Machine Operations:
- Assist with setting up lines and work areas prior to each blend:
- Containers, labels, scales, instructions, data collection sheets, etc.
- Complete batch set-up records
- Assist with monitoring and performing machine adjustments during the blending process as required
- Load blending tanks with material
- Cover open tanks/containers and contamination as required to prevent contamination
- Assist in cleaning tanks, blades, product delivery tubes/hoses, fillers, hoppers, tanks, nozzles, drums, etc.
- Obtain QA acceptance that cleaning is acceptable prior to equipment use/storage as required by procedure
- Assist in maintaining blending equipment and tools (adjustment/service/repair) in correct location
Quality:
- Identify and understand quality criteria for task performance
- Perform task in a manner that meets/exceeds quality criteria
- Identify quality problems and cease operations until resolved
- Resolve quality issues within blending area or seek support
Material Handling:
- Load/unload boxes of components, raw materials, etc.
- Operate manual pallet jack
- Control and maintain integrity of material stock quantities
- Correctly record material withdrawals/changes on inventory cards and batch records
- Load/unload 55-gal drums onto and off-of pallets and roll into correct place, using assistance if required
- Understand how to operate safely in situations where exposure to potentially harmful chemicals may exist
- Document inventory changes per procedure
It might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description
(This is to include but not limited to):
- Any other duties management deems necessary to support company activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Preferred: (i.e. Pharma Blending/Compounding experience)
- Multitask (must be able to organize and/or control multiple jobs and multiple machines)
- Must have basic math skills to understand weights, blending/mixing formulas and to track production quantities.
- Must be able to lift 50-70lbs on a regular basis.
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time on a regular basis.
CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to operate blending/mixing/filling machinery and related equipment.
- Ability to assist in diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning machines.
- Ability to organize and control multiple jobs and multiple machines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel.
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Education and/or Training
- High School diploma or equivalent
SHIFT:
- 12 Hour Day Shift, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
#cosmeticcompounder #batchmixer #productioncompounder #persaonalcarecompounder #mixingoperator
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- What is your desired pay rate?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Compounding medications: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pharmaceutical Topical Compounder - Blender
MUST HAVE COMPOUNDING or BLENDING EXPERIENCE!
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist a Compounder II or above in performing blending duties. Duties are defined in Blending Batch Records and day to day activities as directed by Manufacturing Management.
It might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description
- Pre-Weigh Materials (Basic Measurements)
- Working on a Packaging Department line
- Cleaning buckets, tanks, or ancillary equipment
- Using floor scrubbing equipment
- Any other duties management deems necessary to support company activities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
- Understand and follow verbal instructions in English
- Read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
- Notify if instructions appear to be incorrect or cannot be followed
- Stop work until resolved or follow supervisory direction
- Neatly and accurately record data per FDA Good Documentation Practices
- Identify mistakes and immediately bring to the attention of supervision
- Accurately count production or inventory items and neatly record results
- Understand standards assigned to each job and work within those standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Assist Blenders with Blending operations:
- Accurately blend product in amount and sequence and timing as shown in written instructions
- Set-up scales for weighing product
- Select English or metric units and tare weights per procedure
- Accurately weigh product using in Metric or English units
- Verify room/batch readiness and room clearance
- Accurately identify and record raw material part numbers or names
- Clean and use pre-mix containers as required
- Apply labels to containers as required to identify product/blends
Assist Blenders with Machine Operations:
- Assist with setting up lines and work areas prior to each blend:
- Containers, labels, scales, instructions, data collection sheets, etc.
- Complete batch set-up records
- Assist with monitoring and performing machine adjustments during the blending process as required
- Load blending tanks with material
- Cover open tanks/containers and contamination as required to prevent contamination
- Assist in cleaning tanks, blades, product delivery tubes/hoses, fillers, hoppers, tanks, nozzles, drums, etc.
- Obtain QA acceptance that cleaning is acceptable prior to equipment use/storage as required by procedure
- Assist in maintaining blending equipment and tools (adjustment/service/repair) in correct location
Quality:
- Identify and understand quality criteria for task performance
- Perform task in a manner that meets/exceeds quality criteria
- Identify quality problems and cease operations until resolved
- Resolve quality issues within blending area or seek support
Material Handling:
- Load/unload boxes of components, raw materials, etc.
- Operate manual pallet jack
- Control and maintain integrity of material stock quantities
- Correctly record material withdrawals/changes on inventory cards and batch records
- Load/unload 55-gal drums onto and off-of pallets and roll into correct place, using assistance if required
- Understand how to operate safely in situations where exposure to potentially harmful chemicals may exist
- Document inventory changes per procedure
It might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description
(This is to include but not limited to):
- Any other duties management deems necessary to support company activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Preferred: (i.e. Pharma Blending/Compounding experience)
- Multitask (must be able to organize and/or control multiple jobs and multiple machines)
- Must have basic math skills to understand weights, blending/mixing formulas and to track production quantities.
- Must be able to lift 50-70lbs on a regular basis.
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time on a regular basis.
CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to operate blending/mixing/filling machinery and related equipment.
- Ability to assist in diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning machines.
- Ability to organize and control multiple jobs and multiple machines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel.
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Education and/or Training
- High School diploma or equivalent
SHIFT:
- 12 Hour Day Shift, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
#cosmeticcompounder #batchmixer #productioncompounder #persaonalcarecompounder #mixingoperator
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- What is your desired pay rate?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Compounding medications: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compounder jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with hands-on pharmaceutical or chemical compounding experience
- Knowledge of GMP guidelines and experience following standard operating procedures
- Familiarity with USP 795, USP 797, or USP 800 standards for sterile or hazardous compounding
- Ability to operate and calibrate compounding equipment including mixing, filling, and labeling machinery
- Experience accurately completing batch records, deviation reports, and quality documentation
- Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) preferred for compounding pharmacy settings
Tips for Your Compounder Job Search
Tailor your resume to batch records
Hiring managers in compounding scan for direct experience with batch records, SOPs, and GMP documentation. List the specific systems you've used to record formulations and any deviations you documented, not just that you followed procedures.
List your USP chapter certifications clearly
Sterile compounding roles often require demonstrated knowledge of USP 795, 797, or 800. Name the specific chapters you're trained in and whether your experience is in hazardous or non-hazardous environments, since employers screen for both separately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compounder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by pharmacy versus industrial settings
Compounding pharmacy roles and pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs look similar in titles but differ significantly in day-to-day duties and required credentials. Decide which environment fits your background before applying, and customize your materials for each type.
Prepare to walk through a compounding scenario
Most technical interviews include a scenario where you describe how you'd handle an out-of-spec batch or a contamination flag. Practice explaining your decision-making process step by step, referencing your SOP knowledge and documentation habits rather than just the outcome.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Many compounding facilities run overnight or weekend production shifts that carry differential pay. When an offer comes in, ask specifically about shift premiums, rotation schedules, and overtime structures before accepting, since these can meaningfully affect your total earnings.
Compounder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compounders?
The most active employers for compounders right now are EPS, KDC/ONE, and Perrigo, and the most openings are in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at specialty compounding pharmacies and large pharmaceutical contract manufacturers.
How many compounder jobs are remote?
About 0% of compounder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most compounding work requires hands-on presence in a lab or clean room. The small share of remote-eligible roles tends to be in quality review, formulation documentation, or regulatory compliance rather than bench compounding.
How do you become a compounder?
Start by earning a high school diploma and completing on-the-job training at a pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or specialty lab. Getting certified as a pharmacy technician strengthens your candidacy for pharmacy-based roles. Study GMP principles and become familiar with USP chapter standards relevant to your target setting, then apply to entry-level compounding technician positions to build hands-on experience with batch production and documentation.
How do you get hired as a compounder with little experience?
Focus on entry-level compounding technician or pharmaceutical manufacturing associate roles, which often accept candidates with a high school diploma and a willingness to learn GMP procedures on the job. Completing a pharmacy technician training program or a short course in aseptic technique gives you a concrete credential to point to. Highlighting any lab work, chemistry coursework, or experience following detailed procedures in another field helps bridge the gap.
What does the compounder interview process look like?
Most compounder interviews start with a phone or video screen to confirm your background and availability for required shifts. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a facility tour and hands-on or scenario-based questions about how you'd handle an out-of-spec batch, a documentation discrepancy, or an equipment issue. Some employers add a brief skills assessment covering GMP knowledge, unit conversions, or reading a batch record before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to compounder jobs?
You can find and apply to compounder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty area, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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