Pharmacist in clinical biochemistry - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in clinical biochemistry - 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 clinical biochemistry earn

A Pharmacist in clinical biochemistry earns between $1.844 and $8.845 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.772 and a median salary of $3.181 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 2.085 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in clinical biochemistry

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.772 45.263 943 19
1º Quartile 1.844 22.126 461 9
Median Salary 3.181 38.172 795 16
3º Quartile 6.746 80.946 1.686 35
Higher Salary 8.845 106.139 2.211 46


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 clinical biochemistry

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in clinical biochemistry the most in the job market

    • clinical laboratories
    • hospital care activities
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • other professional, scientific and technical activities
    • health management support activities
    • nursing activities
    • experimental research and development in physical and natural sciences
    • outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams




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