Pharmacist in food quality control - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in food quality control - 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 food quality control earn

A Pharmacist in food quality control earns between $1.992 and $10.179 per month, with an average monthly salary of $4.001 and a median salary of $3.269 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 28 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in food quality control

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 4.001 48.018 1.000 19
1º Quartile 1.992 23.900 498 9
Median Salary 3.269 39.227 817 15
3º Quartile 7.763 93.151 1.941 37
Higher Salary 10.179 122.143 2.545 48


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 food quality control

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in food quality control the most in the job market

    • manufacture of other food products
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • temporary labor lease
    • manufacture of alcohol
    • plastic material packaging manufacture
    • packing and packaging under contract
    • manufacture of materials for medicine and dentistry
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • wholesale pet food
    • manufacture of medicines for veterinary use




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