Job profile: Pharmacologist

Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemical compounds on cells, animals, humans and the environment. They also carry out research aimed at discovering and developing new drugs.

What is the work like?

As a pharmacologist you would work in a team of scientists and other staff, perhaps leading and planning projects.

Your work could include:

- designing, setting up and carrying out experiments
- analysing data using complex equipment and measuring systems
- testing drugs on cells and animals in labs and through clinical trials on humans
- writing reports and making recommendations based on the results of experiments and research
- using the results of research to develop new products and processes
- studying the unwanted or harmful effects of drugs
- testing the safety of manufactured products.

You would share the results of your work with colleagues, for example by contributing to meetings and conferences, and publishing reports. You may also supervise support staff and manage and co-ordinate projects.

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