Industrial pharmacist vs researcher

Differences between industrial pharmacist and researcher duties and responsibilities

Industrial pharmacist example 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.
• Key activities include process chemistry development, synthesis of intermediates, compound purification and structure identification, and comprehensive scientific documentation.
• Perform statistical analyses of on/off-line manufacturing data to investigate failures of release parameters (harvest OD).

Researcher example responsibilities.

• Manage social media publications to spread awareness and notifications on Facebook.
• Perform cellular assays, DNA extractions, PCR, and sequencing to identify cellulase- producing soil bacteria.
• Implement data visualization tools by Java.
• Present research findings to select professors and professionals at scholar conferences.
• Master techniques in biomedical science research methods.
• Collaborate with doctorates in the field of immunology.
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