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2382-13 Industrial Pharmacist
Undertakes research, testing and analysis related to the
development, production, storage, quality control and
distribution of drugs and related supplies.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification and a one year traineeship. Registration
or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- reviews prescriptions to ensure that correct doses have been
prescribed, and that the substances prescribed are compatible
- prepares or supervises the preparation of liquid medicines,
ointments, powders, tablets and other medications
- confers with Chemists, Chemical Engineers and other
professionals about manufacturing techniques and ingredients
- assists with design, development and testing of production
equipment
- develops standards for drugs used in pharmaceuticals
- tests and analyses drugs to determine their identity, purity and
strength in relation to specified standards
- determines the most suitable packaging for medicinal
substances to avoid deterioration and facilitate distribution
- sets up and supervises sterile production and packaging areas
- evaluates and advises on government controls for the use,
packaging and advertising of pharmaceutical products
- supervises and coordinates the work of technical officers and
technicians
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