Compounding Mechanical Specialist

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

Location: Onsite: Fenton, MO

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Overview:

The Compounding Mechanical Specialist will handle general maintenance tasks to support daily compounding lab operations on a preventative maintenance or as needed schedule. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the efficient, consistent operation of the prescription compounding process by keeping the lab environment and machinery clean, organized, and stocked, with a focus on solving mechanical issues while also overseeing proper, efficient use of all mechanics. The Compounding Mechanical Specialist works closely with the Facility Manager, Compounding Pharmacists and Technicians, Quality Team, and Compounding Management Team. The Compounding Mechanical Specialist reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Oversight & Maintenance
  • Preventative Maintenance: Maintains a schedule of preventive maintenance tasks and documents their completion.
  • Repairs: Responsible for maintaining properly functioning equipment; able to perform basic repairs on equipment as needed.
  • On-Floor Support: Operates on a day-to-day basis in the compounding room to be readily available for immediate mechanical needs.
  • Certification & Calibration: Ensures the up-to-date certification of equipment such as laboratory hoods, scales, and balances through regular calibration and 3rd-party oversight in accordance with SOPs.
  • Equipment Oversight: Assists with oversight of compounding equipment including, but not limited to, biological safety cabinets.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Regulatory Adherence: Complies with all applicable federal and state regulations, including but not limited to USP 800, USP 795, USP 797, and Missouri Board of Pharmacy requirements.
  • SOP Compliance: Performs duties in compliance with Strive Pharmacy standard operating procedures and best practices.
  • Record Keeping: Assists with ensuring compounding equipment documents are maintained and provided to appropriate personnel for physical and digital filing.
  • Reporting: Provides a weekly update on all equipment status to the Facility Manager and Compounding Management Team.
• Operational Logistics & Coordination
  • Vendor Relations: Creates and builds vendor relationships for internal and external servicing needs.
  • Supply Chain: Maintains an appropriate supply of ad hoc parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Workflow Coordination: Partners with the Compounding Management Team to coordinate maintenance events to foster minimal disruption in workflow.
  • Communication: Assists with performing, scheduling, and communicating preventative maintenance needs to leadership.
• Team Culture & Professional Development
  • Training: Displays a willingness to be trained, as well as to train multiple team members with patience and consistency.
  • Culture: Promotes a positive workplace culture and team-first attitude.
  • General Support: Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed to support the compounding department and Strive as a company.
• Physical Requir