Compounding Technician

Overview

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 great opportunity for a person who is enthusiastic about making a difference and doing something that really matters.

We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability.

You'll welcome coaching and feedback and are always looking at ways to further develop yourself and the service we offer.

A great opportunity has become available for a

Compounding Technician

to join our team in the Christchurch facility in a

Full-time permanent position

, with operational hours

08 : 00 to 17 : 30

and two shift options (08 : 00–16 : 30 or 09 : 00–17 : 30) 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 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.

Responsibilities

Picking and preparing raw materials

Aseptically compounding sterile solutions

Packing finished units for each order including final inspection of products

Labeling and dispatching prepared products

Ensuring documentation is completed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Adhering to Baxter's Standard Operating Procedures

Contribute to Baxter's full inclusion and diversity culture

Other duties as required

Essential skills & qualifications

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to adapt to shift work schedules as needed

Providing assistance in environments with defined procedures and protocols

Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for a safe and efficient work environment

Comfort working within a cleanroom environment for most of your working day

Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently

Good basic math skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Experience in pharmacy, manufacturing or warehousing is an advantage

Manual handling and dexterity capabilities

Previous manual compounding experience is highly regarded

Additional requirements

A pre-employment medical including vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks

Note : Training and orientation will require flexibility for approximately 3–5 months with shift times ranging between 9 : 00 and 18 : 00.

Why Baxter?

At Baxter ANZ, we strive to be a Best Place to Work where people can be their authentic selves, feel valued and respected.

We are committed to a culture where all employees collaborate and work effectively.

="" Relationships are a key component in how we operate, with traits such as reliability, ethics, care, empathy, active listening, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

We are proud to be recognized among the top 120 companies for the seventh consecutive year as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and to be winners of the 2021 and 2019 Women in MedTech Champion Company Award.

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 providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please indicate your request and contact information.

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