Compounding Technician

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. The Role: Compounding Technician – Pharmaceutical This is a fantastic opportunity for a special person who is enthusiastic about making a difference and doing something that really matters. We are looking for a great team player, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable. You’ll welcome coaching and feedback and are always looking at ways to further develop yourself as well as the service we offer. A great opportunity has become available for a Compounding Technician to join our team in Christchurch facility in a Full-time 12 Month Contract role with potential to extend and Permanent positions available. Our operational hours are 08:00 am to 17:30 pm , there will be two shifts available in between those times (08:00 am to 16:30 pm and 09:00 am to 17:30 pm), with flexibility to perform overtime as required. In this role you will be responsible for the aseptic production process- manufacturing Chemotherapy, Antibiotics and Nutritional products for our hospitals and patients. This includes preparing and compounding sterile medications and solutions according to established protocols, ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality. Candidates who are looking to start their career in pharmaceuticals are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Duties and Responsibilities: Picking and preparing raw materials Aseptically compounding (mixing) sterile solutions Packing of finished units for each order including final inspection of products Labelling and dispatching of prepared products Ensuring documentation is completed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Adhering to Baxter’s Standard Operating Procedures Other duties as required Essential skills & qualifications Enjoy work that requires a high attention to detail Willingness to learn new skills Adapting to shift work schedules as needed Providing assistance in environments with defined procedures and protocols Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment Be comfortable working within a cleanroom environment for most of your working day Executing repetitive results in a consistent and accurate manner Demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Experience in pharmacy, manufacturing or warehousing would be an advantage Tasks involve manual repetitive handling and dexterity Previous manual compounding experience highly regarded This role is subject to the following: A pre -employment medical including stringent vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and be able to work for any employer in ANZ. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice .