Cell Culture Technician
さいぼうばいようぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who cultures cells in a sterile environment and provides and manages cell samples necessary for research, testing, and manufacturing.
Description
Cell culture technicians perform subculturing, cryopreservation, thawing, cell counting, and other tasks through aseptic operations in clean benches, stably supplying cells necessary for research and manufacturing. They also handle medium preparation, maintenance of equipment (incubators, microscopes), response to contamination issues, and recording and reporting of quality control data. They play an important role in the fields of regenerative medicine and biopharmaceutical development.
Future Outlook
Demand for specialized technicians will increase with the expansion of needs in regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Acquisition of GMP compliance and automation skills will determine future market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
24/7 Operation / Contract Testing and Inspection / Full-time / Laboratory Employment / Pharmaceutical Company Employment
Career Path
Lab Technician (Research Assistant) → Senior Cell Culture Technician → Bioprocess Engineer → Researcher → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Aseptic Technique / Cell Viability Assessment / Clean Bench Operation / Cryopreservation Technique / Medium Preparation
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / GMP Knowledge / Microscope Observation / Molecular Biology Experiments
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required in aseptic operations and reagent preparation. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because quick adaptation to new culturing techniques and reagents is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation and response to culturing troubles are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows standardized procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Clinical Laboratory Technician License
Aliases
- Cell Culture Engineer
- Cell Culture Operator
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