Pharmacy Compounding Technician

About the role

You will join a specialised team in Toowong as a Laboratory Compounding Technician in a purpose-built, skin-exclusive compounding facility. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in customised skin formulations with an ability to work autonomously.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately prepare dermatological compounds (creams, gels, ointments, suspensions) under pharmacist supervision, following USP protocols
• Manage ingredient receipt, quarantine, storage, and batch tracking for raw actives. Manage orders meticulously and when stock is running low.
• Conduct visual and physical quality control checks, assisting with sample documentation, batch worksheets, and pre-release checks
• Assist with RxOne dispensing, customer queries, and clinic liaisons related to topical and oral dermatology prescriptions
• Maintain lab cleanliness to ensure compliance with the Pharmacy's internal SOPs
• Support lab-based admin tasks, including SDS updates, chemical inventory management, cleaning, ordering

About you

• Ability to be very organised and work autonomously
• Great attention to detail and lateral thinker
• Must have Australian Permanent Residence
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Laboratory Technician
• Solid understanding of non-aseptic techniques, ingredient weighing, and homogenisation methods (e.g. Unguator, Ointment Mill, Dermamill)
• Competence using pharmacy or lab inventory software will be highly regarded (RxOne, Excel logs, etc.)
• Clear communicator with exceptional attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new dermatological protocols, including pigmentation, acne, PDT, and rejuvenation formulations

About us

My Skin Compounding Pharmacy is a boutique, pharmacist-owned laboratory dedicated entirely to individualised dermatological care. Located in Taringa, Brisbane, we collaborate closely with dermatologists, cosmetic doctors, and skin clinics to create bespoke topical and oral formulations for pigmentation, acne, melasma, rosacea, photodamage, and more. We pride ourselves on high-touch service, regulatory excellence, and helping patients feel confident in their skin.