At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare customised dermatological compounds and manage lab operations with precision.
- Company: My Skin Compounding Pharmacy, a boutique lab focused on personalised skin care.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, supportive team environment, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Autonomous role in a purpose-built facility with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real difference in dermatological care.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Lab Technician; attention to detail is key.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 36 $ per hour.
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.
Salary: $28–$36 per hour, commensurate with experience and management capabilities.
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.
Dermatology Compounding Technician in Brisbane employer: My Skin Compounding Pharmacy
My Skin Compounding Pharmacy is an exceptional employer located in Taringa, Brisbane, offering a unique opportunity for Dermatology Compounding Technicians to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training in customised skin formulations and foster a collaborative work culture that values attention to detail and craftsmanship. Our boutique, pharmacist-owned lab prioritises high-touch service and regulatory excellence, ensuring that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
Contact Details:
My Skin Compounding Pharmacy Recruitment Team
