Extract Manufacturing Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
えきすざいせいぞうこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving extraction and purification of pharmaceutical extracts from plant or animal raw materials, followed by mass production in compliance with GMP. Manages manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety.
Description
Extract manufacturing workers crush and pretreat raw materials, then use organic solvents or water to extract components, operating manufacturing equipment such as concentration devices, dryers, and filling machines to produce extracts. They work in cleanroom environments and comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards to prevent cross-contamination and foreign matter inclusion, create and manage manufacturing records (batch records). In case of process abnormalities, they identify causes, collaborate with quality assurance departments to implement countermeasures, and also handle equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the expansion of pharmaceutical needs accompanying an aging society and the increase in generic drugs. On the other hand, the introduction of automation and continuous production technologies is progressing, requiring operators to acquire more advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom / Factory Work / Line Work / Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader/Supervisor → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Batch Record Management / Cleanroom Operation Procedures / Compliance with Safety and Health Regulations / Operation and Monitoring of Manufacturing Equipment
Recommended Skills
Chemical Analysis Equipment Operation / English Document Reading / GMP Knowledge / PLC Operation / Process Improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to minute procedures and records is necessary to comply with GMP. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Required for investigating causes and responding to process abnormalities. |
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Aliases
- Extract Manufacturing Operator
- Extraction Manufacturing Worker
- Pharmaceutical Extract Preparation Operator
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