Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry - 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 Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry earn

A Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry earns between $3.016 and $14.159 per month, with an average monthly salary of $6.016 and a median salary of $5.000 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 1.640 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 6.016 72.195 1.504 30
1º Quartile 3.016 36.187 754 15
Median Salary 5.000 60.000 1.250 25
3º Quartile 10.798 129.578 2.700 54
Higher Salary 14.159 169.907 3.540 70


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 Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in chemical-pharmaceutical industry the most in the job market

    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • trade representatives and trade agents for medicines, cosmetics and perfumery products
    • manufacture of medicines for veterinary use
    • road transport of cargo, except dangerous goods and removals, intercity, interstate and international
    • temporary labor lease
    • experimental research and development in physical and natural sciences
    • tests and technical analysis
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • manufacture of cosmetics, perfumery and personal hygiene products




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