Position Summary: The Compounder I adds chemicals, dyes, and other ingredients into the compounding kettles according to specifications and procedures listed in approved compounding mixing instructions.  The Compounder I follows all Swiss-American CDMO SOPs, FDA, GMP, ISO, and OSHA guidelines. The Compounder I over sees all of the equipment that is used during the compounding of the batch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews the Pick List, Batch Record Audit Log, and verifies that all materials are present and weighed out accurately before starting the compounding of any batches.


• Thoroughly reads the mixing instructions before starting the batch.


• Verifies that all equipment that is to be used is cleaned and within the “Use By Date” before the start of any compounding.


• Records all equipment used in the “Equipment Use Log.”


• Weigh the tote(s) or drum(s) that the finished product is off loaded into.


• Follows Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Documentation Practices during all phase of compounding operations.


• Observes quality of product and notifying compounding management of any anomalies or concerns.


• Observes and compare colors and consistencies of products to instrument readings and to laboratory and standard test results.


• Assures products meet documented specifications as required.


• Able to lift a maximum of 50lbs with assistance.


• Observes operation of equipment and notifying compounding management and/or maintenance department of any anomalies and/or concerns.


• Inspects equipment for any defects or malfunctions and shuts equipment down, if necessary.


• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed or flow of liquids and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.


• Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.


• Must be able to submit samples


• Observes safety precautions to prevent incidents and injuries.


• Obtains samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.


• Tests product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities or send them to laboratories for testing.


• Records samples that need to be sent out for testing in the “Bulk Product Samples Log.”


• Completes all documents with accuracy and calculates all information needed on batch records.


• Performs closing duties if required.


• Assists in the weighing of chemicals, if needed.


• Must be able to compound Tier I  formulas


• Ability/Willingness to learn Compounder II duties and responsibilities


• Other duties may be assigned.