What is an industrial pharmacist and how to become one

Key steps to become an industrial pharmacist

1. Explore industrial pharmacist education requirements

   Most common industrial pharmacist degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.6 %

   Master's

   18.2 %

   Diploma

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific industrial pharmacist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GMP	100.00%

3. Complete relevant industrial pharmacist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New industrial pharmacists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an industrial pharmacist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real industrial pharmacist resumes.

4. Research industrial pharmacist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage sample inventory via in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and implement additional systems for sample and chemical organization.
   • Perform laboratory qualification of reference standards, including control substances according to GMP requirements.
   • Perform research under ISO9001 certification, and produce marketing literature within FDA regulatory guidelines.
   • Design experiments and statistically analyze data to comply with FDA requirements for stability, specificity, and accuracy.

5. Apply for industrial pharmacist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an industrial pharmacist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams