Compounding Quality Specialist

Our Opportunity:

Chewy, America’s #1 pet pharmacy, is seeking Compounding Quality Specialist  to join our outstanding team in Louisville, KY! There are several reasons why people choose to work and stay at Chewy – competitive pay, great perks, an encouraging culture, and, oh yeah, the ability to make pets, pet parents, and pet partners super happy! For these reasons and many more, we would love for you to consider applying, so we can share more about the phenomenal opportunities we have for you! Are you ready to lead the pack? We look forward to speaking with you. 

Why you’ll love working here: 

• Competitive benefits and personal and leadership development programs to support your career growth    
• Employee 20% discount program at Chewy for all your pet needs    
• We have a culture of belonging where you will feel valued for your skills and contributions and be recognized for your dedication and hard work.   
• We'll empower you to build, grow, and unleash your full potential   

What You’ll Do:  

• Serve as a critical technician member of the quality team and as a liaison between operations, quality, and other compounding pharmacy support functions
• Implement corrective measures to ensure smooth operations and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Collaborate with other members of the quality department to effectively track, review, and monitor change control
• Ensure compliance with established protocols and documentation requirements.
• Discard and log destroyed batches as per company procedures.
• Participate in and lead continuous quality improvement activities.
• Conduct routine audits of processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Perform and track data and document audit findings and collaborate with relevant partners to address any discrepancies.
• Perform general non-sterile compounding duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist safely and accurately.
• Effectively use electronic compounding software, pharmacy equipment, and automated machinery.
• Clean the compounding area daily and as needed for scheduled full-lab clean.
• Collaborate the learning department with training modifications and partner to develop training that doesn’t exist for new quality updates/process changes. 
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with compounding standards, including USP <795> and <800>.
• Other duties as assigned based on business need

What You’ll Need:  

• Must be registered in good standing with the KY BOP as a Pharmacy Technician – “if applicable”
• 2+ years of experience in a compounding lab environment. 
• Undergo respirator fit testing - Full beards or facial hair may prevent a proper seal for the respirator.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must not have active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions against any state license or certification as it relates to the job activities and responsibilities listed herein.
• Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive machinery to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner

Physical Requirements: 

• Have visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Technicians will work in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking, for prolonged periods of time.
• Wear required PPE and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Bonus:  

• Nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and/or Certified in Nonsterile Compounding through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• 1+ year of experience in developing a quality program, laboratory R&D, or similar roles.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards is desirable.