Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic Compounding)

About the role

National University Hospital is building and operating its first GMP compounding hub, which prepares cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic sterile products such as parenteral nutrition, electrolyte and antibiotic admixtures, eye drops and chemotherapy. The Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic Compounding) prepares sterile medications in a cleanroom, keeps compounding records and helps with inventory, working under the supervision of a Lead Technician.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and compound sterile products using aseptic techniques in a GMP-compliant cleanroom.
• Operate compounding equipment safely and accurately according to SOPs.
• Document all compounding activities, including batch numbers and expiry dates, in line with GMP standards.
• Collect environmental monitoring samples and carry out routine quality checks.
• Manage inventory of drugs, consumables and related materials, stored under recommended conditions.
• Clean work areas and equipment per SOP while maintaining cleanroom standards.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with statistics and data for sterile-compounding reports.
• Follow safety protocols, hygiene standards and GMP requirements, including aseptic and gown qualifications.

Required profile

• Pharmacy Technician qualification; or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from a local polytechnic or equivalent.
• Or Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC).
• Or Foreign Pharmacy Degree (not recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Council).
• Or Pharmacy Assistant eligible for Entry-To-Practice OJT, or Malaysian Diploma in Pharmacy with 3 years clinical experience (needs 20 weeks of OJT before conversion).
• Previous aseptic or sterile compounding experience is desirable but not essential; hospital or cleanroom experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Aseptic technique and GMP compliance.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation, communication and teamwork skills.