Pharmacy is a branch of science that deals with research and development of the medicines and drugs for the benefit of mankind. Although there are many job roles available for B.Pharm students in the pharmacy field, there are some important roles that play a crucial part in the industry.
Let’s discuss some of those important roles for B.Pharm students that are very crucial in the pharmacy industry.
1. Research Scientist (medical)
Job role of Research Scientist
As a research scientist one is required to plan and conduct experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to medicines. As a research scientist he/she is required to improve existing drugs treatments and other medically-related products for the benefit of mankind.
Responsibilities of a Research Scientist
As a responsible researcher one is required to do the following:
- Plan and conduct experiments and analyse or interpret results
- Keep accurate records of work undertaken
- Use specialist computer software to analyse data and to produce diagrammatic representation of results
- Write and submit applications and progress reports to funding bodies, that support medical research
- Collaborate with industry, research institutes hospitals and academia
- Carry out presentations or discussions at team meetings with colleagues
- Prepare presentations and deliver them at national and international scientific conferences
- Write original papers for publication in peer-reviews medical or scientific journals
- Read relevant scientific literature and journals to stay updated
What is expected from a Research Scientist?
As a research scientist one is expected to do the following:
- Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office planning and writing up experiments, sometimes may require field work
- With career progression the work becomes more office-based with a focus on writing grant applications, collaborating with other scientists, supervising staff, planning experiments, writing papers for publication and reviewing papers
