Injectable Medication Sorter
ちゅうしゃざいせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that inspects and sorts the quality of injectable medications produced in pharmaceutical factories.
Description
The Injectable Medication Sorter is responsible for the final inspection and sorting of injectable products in pharmaceutical factories. In a clean room, they visually inspect and use mechanical inspection devices to check solutions filled in glass ampoules or vials for foreign matter contamination, liquid turbidity, label printing defects, etc., and remove them. Operations are performed under strict aseptic procedures following SOPs, and abnormalities are recorded and reported. As a key part of the production line, high quality and safety are required.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the biopharmaceutical market, the demand for manufacturing and inspection of injectables is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, the introduction of image recognition technology and automated lines is progressing, and skills to operate and manage them will become important in the future.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Operator → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Staff → Inspection Process Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Aseptic Operation / Clean Room Work / Compliance with Manufacturing Procedure Manual / Quality Record Creation / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Inspection Equipment Operation / Microscope Inspection / Understanding of ISO90001 and ISO13485
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to not miss fine foreign matter or liquid turbidity. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures, and little new idea generation is required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work follows procedures, with few opportunities for self-initiated planning or suggestions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic counting tasks; no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Control Certification
- Sanitary Supervisor (Type 2)
Aliases
- Injectable Inspector
- Vial Inspector
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- Chemical Product Inspector
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