Quality Control Technician - Wednesday-Saturday 9pm to 7am
Key details
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
About Southend Pharmacy
Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision, operational clarity, and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35+ states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics, we support providers and their patients with precision compounding and transparent processes.
Position Overview
The Quality Control (QC) Technician supports the integrity, safety, and regulatory readiness of Southend Pharmacy’s sterile compounding operations. This hands-on position is responsible for routine cleanroom inspections, environmental and personnel monitoring, growth promotion testing, documentation of critical environmental conditions, coordination of quality testing, and accurate maintenance of quality control records. The technician partners with Quality Assurance, Compliance, pharmacists, and compounding personnel to identify potential quality concerns, support investigations, and promote consistent adherence to established procedures and applicable standards.
This role requires meticulous documentation, dependable execution of sampling and monitoring activities, sound judgment when escalating unexpected findings, and a strong commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.
Position Details
This is a full-time, onsite position located at Southend Pharmacy, 4802 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77086. Candidates must be able to work onsite as scheduled. Weekends may be required based on business needs.
Work environment: Regulated 503A sterile compounding pharmacy and controlled cleanroom areas. The position requires consistent adherence to gowning, hygiene, environmental monitoring, and documentation procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspection/Walkthroughs
- Perform routine walkthroughs of the cleanroom suite to ensure compliance before production.
- Environmental Monitoring:
- Perform routine environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and other controlled areas, including personnel, air and surface sampling for microbial contamination, to ensure compliance with USP <797> standards.
- Media promotion testing and reading of final results
- Daily notation of temperature, humidity, and air pressure of applicable sites and locations
- Quality Testing:
- Conduct quality control tests on compounded sterile preparations, including sterility, endotoxin, potency, and pH testing, as applicable.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of QCactivities, including transfer dates, test results, environmental monitoring data, and equipment calibration logs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Equipment Maintenance:
- Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment used in QC testing incubators, air instruments, and analytical instruments.
- SOP Adherence:
- Follow and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compounding, testing, and cleaning processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Investigations and CAPA:
- Assist in investigating out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, or non-conformances, and support the development and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Training Support:
- Assist in training pharmacy staff on proper aseptic techniques, gowning procedures, and compliance with USP <797> standards.
- Inventory Management:
- Monitor and maintain inventory of QC testing supplies, reagents, and media, ensuring availability and proper storage conditions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with compliance, pharmacists, compounding technicians, and quality assurance (QA) staff to ensure seamless operations and adherence to
- quality standards.
- Regulatory Preparedness:
- Support preparation for inspections by state boards of pharmacy, FDA, or other regulatory bodies, ensuring all QC documentation and processes are audit-ready.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1–2 years of quality control experience in a hospital, pharmacy, sterile compounding, laboratory, or comparable regulated healthcare setting.
- Working familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800>, cGMP principles, and applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Ability to follow detailed SOPs, sampling procedures, testing protocols, and documentation requirements with precision.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, written and verbal communication, and ability to collaborate across pharmacy and quality functions.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom while wearing required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
- At least two years of experience using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications for documentation, data entry, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or another science-related field.
- Experience in a sterile compounding pharmacy, microbiology laboratory, or related quality control environment.
- Texas pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) preferred, or ability to obtain an appropriate trainee license immediately upon employment.
- Familiarity with microbiological sampling, growth promotion testing, environmental monitoring, and analytical testing methods.
- Previous quality control experience in a 503A or 503B pharmacy.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), quality investigations, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Core Competencies
- Quality mindset: Consistently prioritizes patient safety, procedural compliance, and reliable records.
- Technical accuracy: Executes repetitive sampling, monitoring, and equipment activities with precision.
- Issue identification: Recognizes unexpected observations and promptly escalates concerns through established channels.
- Cross-functional teamwork: Communicates clearly with pharmacy operations, Quality Assurance, and Compliance.
- Accountability: Manages assigned activities, records, and follow-up items within established timelines.
Work Environment & Physical Expectations
This position is performed onsite in a regulated pharmacy environment and may involve prolonged standing or walking, repetitive handling of testing materials, use of cleanroom garments and PPE, and movement between controlled areas. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures, gowning requirements, and equipment-handling protocols. Weekend work may be required based on operational needs.
Shift Schedule:
- Day Shift - Wednesday through Saturday
- Hours: 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- 4X10 Schedule
What We Offer:
- Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!
Southend Pharmacy does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Southend Pharmacy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all team members feel valued & respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
If you have any questions or require immediate assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@alliahealth.co.
Shift Schedule:
Day Shift - Wednesday through Saturday
Hours: 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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