Pharmacist in food research and development - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacist in food research and development - 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 research and development earn

A Pharmacist in food research and development 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 research and development

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 research and development

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in food research and development 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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