Pharmacist
The job description of the pharmacist is the state-recognized training occupation of the specialist for industrial drug production. He operates, maintains and looks after the systems and machines for the production of all forms of pharmaceuticals such as powders , tablets , coated tablets , ointments , pastes and creams , juices and other liquids. He packs and stores these products according to special hygienic regulations, also in sterile form at z. B. Solutions for Injections . In addition, it weighs and doses the preliminary products and controls the often automatic systems.
education
The profession is learned in the form of dual training . The school's main focus is on chemistry. Practical lessons at school are a good addition to practical experience in the company, where you learn on a small scale how to e.g. B. produces granules , presses tablets, produces effervescent powder or prepares ointments. However, the school is not obliged to offer a practical part of the course. Some companies offer so-called factory training courses in which basic chemical, physical and analytical knowledge can be acquired.
The standard training period is three and a half years. There are two final practical and theoretical exams. Final examination part 1 (former intermediate examination) takes place after 2 years. Part 2 usually after 3.5 years.
Realschule and high school students can achieve a shortening of the training time. A reduction to 3 or 2.5 years is possible under certain conditions. A shortening must be requested together with the training company and with the approval of the vocational school at the responsible Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Further training opportunities are:
- Foreman pharmaceuticals
- Technician chemical engineering
- Technical business economist
- Pharmaceutical representative
tasks
- Production of granules, powders, tablets, capsules, coated tablets, ointments, etc.
- Production of solutions and suspensions
- Cleaning machines and rooms
- Operation of machines
- Operation of EDP systems, control computers, measuring devices / scales
- Labeling of rooms, containers and work material
- Documentation of the work steps
- Checking the product and the yield
- Packaging of products
- Quality control and assurance, e.g. B. through in-process controls (determining physical parameters)
Focus
- Manufacture of pharmaceuticals on an industrial scale
- Use of energy sources and rational use of energy
- Use, care and maintenance of work equipment
- Processing of materials and manufacturers of hose and pipe connections
- Handling of working materials
- Combining, separating and cleaning of working materials
- Measurement of physical quantities and determination of material constants
- Applying microbiological working techniques
- Documenting work processes and results
- Packing, storing and scheduling
- Checking, controlling and securing the manufacturing quality
- Measure, control and regulate
- Carrying out information technology work
- Help with the further development of existing processes and with the development of new dosage forms
conditions
A pharmacist should be interested in the chemical and physical processes involved in the production of drugs. Interest in machines and mental arithmetic skills are a great asset. The pharmacist must have a good understanding of hygiene and order.