Pharmaceutical Animal Experiment Inspector
いやくどうぶつじっけんけんさいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A specialist profession that conducts and manages various animal-based experiments and inspections to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals.
Description
Pharmaceutical Animal Experiment Inspectors are specialists who conduct safety tests and efficacy tests for pharmaceuticals using animal models. They handle everything from animal husbandry and management, preparation of test protocols, experimental operations, dosing, blood collection, dissection, and histopathological analysis, and strictly compile and report the obtained data. Compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) is crucial, including record management and quality assurance tasks to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of tests. With ethical considerations, they adhere to animal welfare and the 3R (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) principles while working on introducing the latest alternative methods and testing technologies, as well as process improvements. In pharmaceutical companies, CROs, university research institutions, and elsewhere, they collaborate with teams to support safety evaluations.
Future Outlook
While alternative methods are advancing from the perspective of animal welfare, demand for experts in GLP-compliant safety assessments remains steady and is tending toward expansion. Personnel with skills in alternative method validation and 3R practices will be increasingly valued in the future.
Personality Traits
Considerate of animal welfare / High attention to detail / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract testing organizations / Laboratory employment / Pharmaceutical company research facilities / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Animal Experiment Technician → Senior Animal Experiment Inspector → Test Operations Manager → Safety Evaluation Section Leader → Manager
Required Skills
Animal Husbandry Management / Data Organization / Dosing, Blood Collection, and Dissection Techniques / GLP Test Management / Histopathological Examination
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Statistical Analysis / Tissue Staining Techniques / Toxicology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small operational errors can significantly impact test results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Frequent adaptation to new testing methods, regulations, and technological updates is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves physically demanding tasks such as animal transport and dissection. |
| Planning & Organization | Requires planning complex test protocols and schedule management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows procedures, with limited opportunities for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Animal Handling Supervisor (Type 1 Animal Handling Business)
- GLP Implementation Manager Training Completion
Aliases
- Animal Experiment Inspection Technician
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