The emergence of computational chemistry and high-performance assays has led to the need to keep a large number of compounds in a standardised and traceable manner. The chemical library is a collection of molecules of chemical origin or from natural extracts which are stored, categorised and characterised according to their structure and other activity parameters, if applicable. This collection of compounds, often referred to as library, includes a variable number (from thousands to millions) of samples, all of them fully traceable both in terms of their origin and subsequent uses in various biological assays. The chemical library manager is the person in charge of ensuring the integrity,preservation and traceability of compounds found by research centres or companies. This may be an independent department or one which is integrated within the structure of medical chemistry.

• Establish the chemical library management and quality assurance systems, devising compound entry, outflow and intermediary control procedures.
• Together with the medical chemistry department, analyse the need for compound purchases of various origins required to complement those synthesised internally in the laboratory, according to the established strategic research priorities. Also jointly devise and implement the classification and transfer systems applicable to products originating from the medical chemistry department to the chemical library .
• Carry out the preparation of compounds requested by the biological departments to carry out experimental testing.
• In the case of products which already find themselves in regulatory development phases, these are handled and processed according to GLP standards and Standard Operating Procedures drawn up jointly with those in charge of quality and regulatory aspects.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia
• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Biotecnologia
• Grau: Farmàcia
• Grau: Química

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

In-vitro testing technician

Pharmacoeconomics Manager

Pharmaceutical chemist

Peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis specialist

Clinical trial monitor

• Work hours

  The work day may be part or full time, either intensive or split shift.

• Salary

  Gross annual salaries range from 25,000 to 30,000 Euros for technical staff and from 45,000 to 50,000 Euros for managers, depending on experience.

• Professional category

  Middle management