Microbial culture worker (Pharmaceutical manufacturing)
きんばいようこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession responsible for culturing and fermenting drug raw materials using microorganisms in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
Description
The microbial culture worker (pharmaceutical manufacturing) is a technician who cultures and ferments microorganisms used as pharmaceutical raw materials. Prepares media, performs aseptic operations, manages processes such as temperature and pH, recovers products after culture, and conducts quality tests. Works in clean rooms, handles record management and equipment inspections based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). When troubles occur, analyzes causes and proposes process improvement measures.
Future Outlook
While stable manpower is required due to the increase in pharmaceutical demand accompanying an aging society, the introduction of automation and process optimization technologies is expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Courteous and polite / Excellent observational skills / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Microbial culture operator → Line leader → Process engineer → Manufacturing management → Factory manager
Required Skills
Aseptic operation / Clean room work / Fermentation process management / Medium preparation / Microbial culture management
Recommended Skills
Bioreactor operation / English paper reading / GMP knowledge / Process monitoring
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to maintain an aseptic state and not miss minute changes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire new microbial strains and process technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify the causes of culture defects and take countermeasures is required. |
Aliases
- Fermentation operator
- Microorganism culture worker
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- Bioprocess engineer
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