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Pharmaceutical Industry Workers

Work Environment

Advertising and sales workers travel considerable distances to hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians' offices. They may go to other cities or even other countries to promote their product line. They do not have a typical 9-to-5 workday. Often they must work around the schedules of busy doctors or work longer hours to meet sales goals.

Administrators work in office environments that are often modern, neat, and have good lighting and ample workspaces. They often bring work home with them or have late meetings with other staff members.

Production workers often work in chemicals factories, which are well ventilated and offer good lighting but may be noisy and crowded. These workers may have to package products and load them onto trucks or docks by hand or with forklifts. Machinery operators may stand much of their shift. Laborers and packagers frequently walk, stand, bend, and lift in the course of their day. They may be required to operate machinery to lift heavy or bulky material. Ampule and vial fillers wear special clothing, such as complete face and body coverings, to maintain sterile conditions. Safety equipment is required for hazardous tasks of all types.

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