pharmacy assistant - sterile compounding support.

Are you looking to launch your career in a specialized pharmacy environment with comprehensive, hands-on training? This is your opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a state-of-the-art sterile cleanroom setting. Our client will provide full theoretical training followed by practical, hands-on mentorship on-site to ensure your absolute success from day one. You will work within a supportive, detail-oriented team where your contributions directly impact patient care. This role is focused on supporting staging - preparation of items going into the cleanroom - PPE must be worn for the full shift and all work is on-site only.

Our ideal candidate has pharmacy assistant experience, can safely lift up to 40 lbs unassisted, and if able to port PPE (mask, gloves) the up to 7.5 hours per shift.

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Advantages
Pharmacy Assistant - Sterile Compounding - Temporary Assignment - Burnaby, BC - Healthcare

Competitive Pay: Earn up to $23.00 per hour, depending on pharmacy experience (in any setting)

Predictable Schedule: Stable daytime hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no weekends).

Paid Break Time: Enjoy a full 1-hour lunch break where 30 minutes is fully paid and 30 minutes is unpaid.

Paid Training: Benefit from robust, step-by-step theoretical and practical training on-site.

Comfortable Setting: Work in a specialized pharmacy setting - wear clean runners and whatever you are comfortable in while maintaining compliance with protocols (scent-free setting, no flase lashes or nails)

Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistant - Sterile Compounding - Temporary Assignment - Burnaby, BC - Healthcare

Work primarily in the staging area of the cleanroom to support medications and supplies entering the sterile cleanroom for IV admixture compounding.

Pick, accurately decontaminate, and restock medications, components, and other vital supplies.

Maintain strict adherence to NAPRA standards to ensure the integrity and sterility of the environment.

Safely lift and maneuver totes of supplies and jugs of liquid weighing up to 40 lbs.

Wear required personal protective equipment, including a mask and gloves, for up to 7.5 hours per shift.

Adapt to a specialized indoor environment that can run on the cooler side by wearing appropriate layers.

Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant - Sterile Compounding - Temporary Assignment - Burnaby, BC - Healthcare

Strong English language communication skills to accurately take direction and collaborate with the pharmacy team.

Ability to comfortably lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.

Comfort wearing a mask and gloves for the duration of a 7.5-hour shift.

Strict adherence to cleanroom standards: willingness to maintain separate indoor and outdoor shoes, and a commitment to no artificial eyelashes, no artificial nails, no scented products, and no fresh/healing tattoos or piercings.

Availability for the full duration of this 3-month temporary assignment.

Previous experience in a pharmacy assistant, medical staging, or healthcare laboratory preparation role.

An interest in sterile compounding, healthcare, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Summary
Pharmacy Assistant - Sterile Compounding - Temporary Assignment - Burnaby, BC - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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There is no cost for job seekers to use our services. We are engaged by healthcare employers to support their hiring efforts, and our involvement does not affect your compensation in any way. All inquiries and conversations are handled confidentially, and your information is only shared with your explicit permission.

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When you express interest in an opportunity with Randstad Healthcare, and if your background aligns with our client's current needs, our team may reach out to begin the selection process. Here’s what that process typically involves:

✔ Initial Contact – No resume is required to begin but is encouraged, as understanding your background helps us help you. Apply to this advertisement so we have your info.

✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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If you’re qualified and interested, click “apply” to submit your profile through Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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