Pharmacist in food toxicology - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in food toxicology - 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 toxicology earn

A Pharmacist in food toxicology earns between $1.834 and $18.861 per month, with an average monthly salary of $7.095 and a median salary of $8.332 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 11 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in food toxicology

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 7.095 85.140 1.774 34
1º Quartile 1.834 22.012 459 9
Median Salary 8.332 99.984 2.083 40
3º Quartile 14.385 172.614 3.596 69
Higher Salary 18.861 226.337 4.715 90


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 toxicology

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in food toxicology the most in the job market

    • business management consulting activities
    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • clinical laboratories
    • wholesale of goods in general, without predominance of food or agricultural inputs
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • retailer of household sanitizing products
    • manufacture of industrial gases
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for veterinary use
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care




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