Overview
Industrial Pharmacists undertake research, testing and analysis related to the development, production, storage, quality control and distribution of drugs and related supplies.
Day-to-day
- conducts research to develop and improve pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and related chemical products
- confers with chemists, engineering professionals and other professionals about manufacturing techniques and ingredients
- tests and analyses drugs to determine their identity, purity and strength in relation to specified standards
- develops standards for drugs used in pharmaceuticals.
To become an Industrial Pharmacist
You need a bachelor degree in pharmacy to work as an Industrial Pharmacist. It is also common to complete postgraduate studies.
Registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is required.