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# Quality Control Technician in a Manufacturing Environment at Wedgewood Pharmacy

- **Company:** Wedgewood Pharmacy
- **Location:** Albany, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wedgewoodpharmacy/jobs/4283786009

## Job description

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.

The Quality Control Technician supports product quality and regulatory compliance through environmental monitoring, inspection, sampling, contemporaneous batch record review, and in-process quality verification activities in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role serves as the first line of quality verification within manufacturing operations and is responsible for identifying and escalating quality concerns in a timely manner.

When will you work?

- The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

What you'll do- Essential Responsibilities:

- Perform environmental monitoring activities including viable air sampling, surface sampling, personnel monitoring, and associated documentation according to approved procedures. Monitor storage conditions of the manufacturing environment, materials, and products.
- Prepare, package, and ship environmental monitoring and product samples to external contract laboratories. Review and retain all records associated with batch issuance, work instructions, release of product and all quality management data.
- Perform incoming material, component, packaging, and labeling inspections.
- Conduct in-process and finished product inspections.
- Perform contemporaneous review of batch production records during formulation, filtration, filling, inspection, packaging, labeling, and related manufacturing operations.
- Verify calculations, material identification, equipment status, line clearance activities, and production documentation.
- Review manufacturing records for completeness, legibility, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity.
- Monitor manufacturing and storage environmental conditions and report abnormalities.
- Maintain retain sample inventories and associated records.
- Assist with environmental monitoring excursions, investigations, and quality event documentation.
- Generate routine quality data and support trend analysis activities.
- Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

- Strong communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
- Ability to identify and escalate quality concerns
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and timeline-driven environment with shifting priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel software
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Basic mathematical and calculation skills

What you've done:

- Minimum one year experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, food, pharmaceutical, veterinary, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated environment preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Environmental monitoring experience.
- Quality inspection experience.
- Batch record review experience.
- Pharmaceutical, medical device, veterinary, or food manufacturing experience.

What’s in it for you:

- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
- Company Paid Life and disability insurance
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- A generous paid time off program that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!

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## Why We Do What We Do

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

## About Wedgewood Pharmacy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wedgewood Pharmacy is the largest US provider of compounded veterinary medications, partnering with veterinarians to customize prescriptions for animals of all kinds.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped since founding)
- **Headquarters**: Sewell, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1981
- **Founders**: George Malmberg and Lucy Malmberg

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary compounding pharmacy / Animal health
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily veterinarians and veterinary practices; also serves zoos, aquariums, and wildlife organizations
- **Mission or purpose**: Partnering with veterinarians to customize care and improve the lives of animals and those who care for them.

## Products & Services
- **Compounded Veterinary Medications**: Custom-formulated medications (sterile and non-sterile) for companion animals, equine, exotic pets, and wildlife – formulary of over 46,000 medications. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Blue Rabbit**: A PIMS-integrated online pharmacy platform that allows vets to prescribe both compounded and commercial medications, diets, and supplements with fast delivery. [wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit...](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit-the-next-generation-online-veterinary-pharmacy-solution/)
- **Wedgewood Connect**: An FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility for larger-volume sterile compounding. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Proprietary Formulations**: Gourmeds®, TinyTabs®, and Twist-a-Dose® – pet-friendly medication forms. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Serves over 70,000 veterinarians and one million animals yearly. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors publicly reported; key partners include AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) Preferred Business Provider network. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Growth Signals**: Merged with Diamondback Drugs in 2024; acquired Front Range Laboratories and merged with Blue Rabbit, Brava, Wickliffe, and Precision Pharmacy; launched compounded Molnupiravir for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in 2024. [wedgewood.com/newsroom/](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-launches-compounded-molnupiravir-for-the-treatment-of-feline-infectious-peritonitis-fip-/) [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest veterinary compounding pharmacy in the US with a 40+ year track record.
- PCAB Accredited® for both sterile and non-sterile compounded medications (first to achieve both).
- Proprietary pet-friendly dosage forms (Gourmeds, TinyTabs, Twist-a-Dose) that improve compliance.
- PIMS-integrated e-prescribing platform (Blue Rabbit) combining compounded and commercial meds in one workflow.
- Recognized by 99% of veterinarians, with 9 out of 10 choosing Wedgewood. [wedgewood.com/](https://www.wedgewood.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding the Blue Rabbit online pharmacy platform to drive practice efficiency and profitability.
- Growing through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Diamondback Drugs, Precision Equine Pharmacy) to broaden geographic and therapeutic reach.
- Innovating in specialty areas such as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment and wildlife/ZooPharm solutions.
- Continuously improving the formulary (46,000+ medications) and service quality to maintain veterinarian trust.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to improving animal health and supporting veterinary professionals. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Culture**: Supportive, collaborative, and fun environment with a strong sense of community and corporate social responsibility. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Work flexibility**: Offers remote/hybrid work options, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and **pet insurance**; 401(k) with potential bonuses; tuition reimbursement and internal promotion paths. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Growth**: Training programs, clear career progression, and opportunities across multiple disciplines (pharmacy, engineering, sales, customer care). [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Leadership**: Led by CEO Alejandro Bernal (DVM, MS, MBA) and an experienced executive team including Chief Veterinary Officer Zane Zumbahlen, CTO Maria Kraus, and others. [wedgewood.com/about/leadership/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/leadership/)

## Sources
1. [Wedgewood Pharmacy Official Website](https://www.wedgewood.com/)
2. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Our Story](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
3. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Join Our Team](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
4. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Leadership](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/leadership/)
5. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Blue Rabbit Launch](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit-the-next-generation-online-veterinary-pharmacy-solution/)
6. [Wedgewood Newsroom - CEO Transition](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-announces-ceo-retirement-and-appointment-of-new-ceo/)
7. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Compounded Molnupiravir for FIP](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-launches-compounded-molnupiravir-for-the-treatment-of-feline-infectious-peritonitis-fip-/)
8. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Precision Equine Pharmacy Integration](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/new-name-same-mission-precision-equine-pharmacy-completes-integration-with-wedgewood/)
9. [Wedgewood Pharmacy LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wedgewoodpetrx)

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