Personally, I have done and still do the following:
Analytical testing.
Characterization work to decribe/define behaviors of a substance or drug.
Formulation development of new drug products.
Process development to make those forumulations.
Consult with others on new testing techniques.
Investigate various formulation / product behavior issues.
Identify unknown chemical compounds.
Reverse engineer competitor products to see what they are made of.
sometimes, yes, it can be a bit tedious, but for the most part, it really is fun, or I wouldn't be doing it anymore. [ MFS's advice column | Ask MFS A Question ]
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