Chemist, Pharmaceutical

Aliases: Chemist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chemist, Pharmaceutical is expected to perform include:

Directing and supervising manufacture of drugs and other pharmaceutical products
Assembling various chemical ingredients in required quantities to prepare medical compounds
Analysing the compounds, if necessary, to ascertain their conformity to prescribed standards
Mixing ingredients according to standard formulae, either manually or by mechanical devices
Conducting analysis of final products at different stages of production to ensure that they conform to specifications
Performing experiments to formulate new pharmaceutical combinations
Developing new products and studying their stability
Supervising production and carrying out investigation to improve manufacturing process
Procuring pharmaceutical products and ensuring their proper storing in specified conditions
Explaining composition and uses of drugs to customers in order to increase sales

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Pharmaceutical Workers and other Medical Staff
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be involved

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, M.Sc. (analytical/organic chemistry)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of adequate dosage of medicines, appropriate form of medication such as tablet, injection, ointment, inhaler, etc.
Efficient in storing the medicines appropriately and securely
Proficient in implementing guidelines for drug use and following medical regulations
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and quality management of intravenous medications
Skilled in keeping up to date and contributing to research and development

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Attention to detail
Thorough

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government pharmaceutical colleges and institutes across India
Private pharmaceutical colleges and institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Dean/CEO/Medical Director

↑

General Manager, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

↑

Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

↑

Chemist, Pharmaceutical → Medical Representative

↑

Assistant Chemist, Pharmaceutical

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 3 - 6 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{3, 4}

Government and private hospitals
Medical colleges
Research laboratories
Medicine manufacturing units

KEYWORDS

Chemist
Chemist, Pharmaceutical

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2262.0100	Chemist, Pharmaceutical
ISCO 2008	2262	Pharmacists
NIC 2008	21001; 21002; 21003; 21004; 21005	Manufacture of medicinal substances used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals: antibiotics, endocrine products, basic vitamins; opium derivatives; sulpha drugs; serums and plasmas; salicylic acid, its salts and esters; glycosides and vegetable alkaloids; chemically pure sugar etc.; Manufacture of allopathic pharmaceutical preparations; Manufacture of `ayurvedic’ or `unani’ pharmaceutical preparation; Manufacture of homoeopathic or biochemical pharmaceutical preparations; Manufacture of veterinary preparations
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.medindia.net/education/pharma_colleges.asp
4	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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