Lab Support

About the Role

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support to play a vital role in supporting our day-to-day sterile laboratory operations. This entry-level position is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on exposure to cleanroom workflows, quality control, and specialized pharmacy operations.

• Location: Onsite in Gilbert, AZ
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Compensation: $21 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately label vials, packaging, and compounding supplies.
• Routinely restock labs to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Clean, sanitize, calibrate, and wrap lab beakers, glassware, and compounding equipment following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Safely operate specialized laboratory equipment, including industrial autoclaves and dry-heat sterilization ovens.
• Maintain cleanroom sanitation standards in accordance with USP (Sterile Compounding) and USP (Hazardous Drug Handling) guidelines.
• Routinely inspect raw chemical and supply inventory for expired or soon-to-expire materials, maintaining clear documentation.
• Accurately record maintenance, equipment calibration logs, and environmental cleaning records.
• Perform additional laboratory support duties as assigned to assist the compounding team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician Trainee License (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
• Exceptional attention to detail in high-precision tasks such as labeling, packaging, and document verification.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a collaborative, fast-paced team.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Gowning Capabilities: Must be capable of donning and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods (including masks, gloves, cleanroom lab coats/coveralls, hairnets, safety goggles, and shoe covers).
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to lift, carry, and move items/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs, with prolonged periods of standing, bending, and repetitive manual tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong passion for learning compounding workflows and expanding knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in a pharmacy, laboratory, manufacturing, or healthcare setting.
• High level of personal hygiene and willingness to adhere to cleanroom standards (e.g., restriction of cosmetics, scented products, artificial nails, or jewelry in controlled areas).