Nuclear pharmacist - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Nuclear pharmacist - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Nuclear pharmacist earn

A Nuclear pharmacist earns between $2.207 and $8.014 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.749 and a median salary of $3.292 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.958 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Nuclear pharmacist

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.749 44.987 937 19
1º Quartile 2.207 26.487 552 11
Median Salary 3.292 39.501 823 17
3º Quartile 6.112 73.339 1.528 31
Higher Salary 8.014 96.164 2.003 41


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Nuclear pharmacist

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

  • Activities

    • determine product disposal;
    • perform product stability study;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • monitor processes;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • apply injectables;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • pack products;
    • work with biosafety;
    • perform analysis;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • capture resources;
    • collect samples;
    • supervise the production process;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • work as a team;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • fraction products;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • manage inventory;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • check body temperature;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • perform small dressings;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • suggest process change;
    • correct procedures;
    • develop medication lists;
    • prepare samples;
    • analyze results;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • program masterful process;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • collect data;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • drill earlobe;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • structuring protocol;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • perform home visits;
    • make decisions;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • assemble a team;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • show leadership ability;
    • register data in medical records;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • prove product origin;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • study research feasibility;
    • develop standard formula;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • check blood pressure;
    • supervise production process;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • manage documentation;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • elaborate projects;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • pack products;
    • define quality indicators;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • perform waste management;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • select suppliers;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • capture resources;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • work as a team;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • operate equipment;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;


    Sectors that hire Nuclear pharmacist the most in the job market

    • hospital care activities
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • temporary labor lease
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • health management support activities
    • nursing activities
    • activities of healthcare professionals
    • health plans
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams




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