Pharmacist in the food industry

How much does an Pharmacist in the food industry earn

A Pharmacist in the food industry 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 the food industry
	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

Related Positions:

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 the food industry

Pharmaceuticals must:

produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;

manage pharmaceutical establishments;

develop pharmaceutical products and services;

dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;

demonstrate personal skills;

acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;

control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;

dispense pharmaceutical products and services;

perform technical-scientific research;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;

provide pharmaceutical services;

perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

Activities

apply injectables;

make decisions;

perform acupuncture services;

develop standard operating procedure;

issuing inspection rules;

guide the collection of samples;

work with biosafety;

implement drug surveillance actions;

perform product stability study;

choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;

guiding patients, caregivers and clients;

participate in a research ethics committee/commission;

establish criteria and dispensing systems;

issuing a report of analysis results;

collect samples;

choose a method of analyze;

perform pharmaceutical consultation;

perform critical analysis of the results;

determine handling procedures;

demonstrate communication skills;

develop forms and technical standards;

participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;

fraction products;

coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;

supervise the production process;

provide technical information for product registration;

perform analysis;

monitor processes;

evaluate conformity of products and equipment;

demonstrate analytical technical ability;

pack products;

define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;

schedule industrial production;

correct procedures;

inspecting establishments, products and services;

participate in the investigation of complaints;

evaluate prescription;

handle food and cosmetics;

define packaging specifications;

suggest process change;

overcoming adverse situations;

disclose pharmaceutical products and services;

analyze quality indicators;

check blood pressure;

prove product origin;

define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;

identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;

institute inspection rules;

program masterful process;

perform phytotherapy services;

interact with prescriber and health team;

analyze results;

define distribution logistics;

develop analytical and bioanalytical method;

indicate food, cosmetics and health products;

participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;

demonstrate creativity;

validate products, processes, areas and equipment;

issue a report of analysis results;

work as a team;

check official balances of controlled products;

participate in the elaboration of drug policies;

acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;

determine product disposal;

qualify suppliers;

demonstrate organizational skills;

check biochemical parameters;

guidance in compliance with the rules;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;

perform small dressings;

cultivate microorganisms;

diagnose areas of interest;

demonstrate technical analytical ability;

participate in health policy actions;

prepare samples;

perform a product stability study;

indicate over-the-counter medicines;

specify storage conditions;

participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;

capture resources;

manipulate medicines;

perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;

perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;

determine industrial production procedures;

write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;

develop production methods and procedures;

demonstrate manual dexterity;

perform waste management;

manage human, financial and material resources;

participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;

supervise filling, packaging and packaging;

study research feasibility;

schedule masterful process;

issue reports, opinions and reports;

provide advice and consultancy;

capture resources;

check body temperature;

participate in the development of treatment protocols;

implement pharmaceutical service policy;

structuring protocol;

elaborate projects;

prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;

produce inputs and raw materials;

participate in clinical research;

demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;

plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;

participate in technical committees;

participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;

show leadership ability;

assemble a team;

evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);

supervise production process;

operate equipment;

work as a team;

provide inhalation therapy services;

collect data;

participate in the discussion of public health policies;

participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;

issue report of analysis results;

establish product expiration date;

notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;

elaborate drug lists;

disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;

participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;

manage documentation;

define quality indicators;

validate method of analysis;

demonstrate credibility;

demonstrate empathy;

perform home visits;

participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;

manage inventory;

develop medication lists;

select suppliers;

develop standard formula;

interacting with prescriber and health team;

pack products;

drill earlobe;

Sectors that hire Pharmacist in the food industry 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
wholesale of food products in general
packing and packaging under contract
manufacture of materials for medicine and dentistry
combined office and administrative support services
wholesale pet food

Pharmacist in the food industry - Career description, activities, functions and salary