Tablet Press Operator - Compounding Pharmacy

Tablet Press Operator - Compounding Pharmacy

Company: Blend Labs RxJob Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day ShiftLocation: Queens, NY

Build a Career in Pharmaceutical Compounding

Looking for a hands-on role where you can learn a specialized skill, work with modern equipment, and be part of a growing company?

Blend Labs Rx, a fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Compounding Pharmacy Technician – Tablet Production to join our production team.

Compounding experience We provide paid, hands-on training.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pharmacy, laboratory work, pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, or healthcare who wants to learn a technical skill and grow with an expanding organization.

At Blend Labs Rx, the medications we produce help veterinarians provide customized treatment options for pets across the country. Your work will directly contribute to producing medications that animals depend on every day.

What You'll Learn

You'll learn how to:

• Operate professional tablet press and pharmaceutical production equipment
• Prepare ingredients according to established compounding formulas
• Accurately weigh and measure pharmaceutical ingredients
• Follow standardized production procedures and batch records
• Perform in-process quality checks
• Inspect finished tablets for consistency and quality
• Properly clean, maintain, and prepare equipment between batches
• Work within a highly organized pharmaceutical production environment
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and documentation requirements

As you become more experienced, you'll have the opportunity to develop additional compounding and production skills and take on greater responsibility within our pharmacy.

What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up, operating, and monitoring tablet press equipment
• Preparing materials and ingredients for scheduled production
• Following compounding formulas and production instructions carefully
• Accurately weighing, measuring, and documenting ingredients
• Monitoring tablet production and identifying potential quality issues
• Inspecting tablets for appearance, weight, size, and consistency
• Completing batch records and required production documentation
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and work areas
• Following established safety, quality, and cleanliness procedures
• Helping maintain inventory of ingredients, packaging materials, and production supplies
• Working closely with pharmacists, compounding technicians, and other production team members
• Helping the department stay organized and meet daily production goals

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you're someone who:

• Pays close attention to details
• Likes working with your hands
• Enjoys learning how equipment and machines work
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Can follow detailed instructions consistently
• Is dependable and takes attendance and punctuality seriously
• Works well as part of a team
• Is comfortable with repetitive production processes
• Can stay focused while completing detailed tasks
• Wants to learn a specialized skill and grow within a company

We're especially interested in candidates who want more than "just a job" and are looking for an opportunity to develop experience in pharmacy compounding and pharmaceutical production.

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician compounding experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes
• Comfortable working around production machinery
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented

Preferred, But Not Required

Experience in any of the following is helpful, but not required:

• Pharmacy or pharmacy technician certification
• Pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing
• Laboratory environments
• Food production or manufacturing
• Machine operation
• Quality control
• Compounding
• GMP environments
• ISO or controlled environments
• Production or packaging

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials are a plus, but certification is not required to apply.

Why Join Blend Labs Rx?

We're growing, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

You'll receive:

• Paid, hands-on training
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Training on specialized pharmaceutical production equipment
• Opportunities to learn additional compounding skills
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Clean, organized, temperature-controlled working environment
• Experience in a specialized and growing area of pharmacy
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced pharmacy and compounding professionals
• Meaningful work that directly supports veterinarians, pet owners, and animal health

About Blend Labs Rx

Blend Labs Rx is a growing veterinary compounding pharmacy focused on making pet medication easier for veterinarians, pet owners, and their animals.

We specialize in customized medications and innovative dosage forms designed around the individual needs of veterinary patients. Our team combines pharmacy expertise, technology, and high-touch service to help take the stress out of pet medicine.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in our team, our technology, and our production capabilities—and we're looking for motivated people who want to be part of that growth.

Ready to Learn a Specialized Skill?

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with your hands, and interested in building experience in pharmaceutical production, we'd like to hear from you.

Previous tablet manufacturing experience is not required. Bring the right attitude and attention to detail—we'll provide the training.

Apply today to join the Blend Labs Rx team.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person