Mixing Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
こんごうこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves stirring, dissolving, and mixing pharmaceutical raw materials at specified blending ratios, and manufacturing formulations while maintaining quality based on GMP.
Description
A Mixing Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) weighs, stirs, and dissolves pharmaceutical raw materials at specified blending ratios, and performs mixing of formulations while maintaining quality. Specifically, they conduct weighing after incoming inspection of raw materials, charging into mixing tanks, stirring by machine operation, management of temperature and time, quality checks by sampling, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and creation of work records in accordance with SOPs. Work in a clean room environment is required, with strict quality and hygiene management in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). During operations, safety devices and protective gear are used, and the manufacturing process is carried out efficiently and safely in collaboration with teams and other departments.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to an aging society and increasing demand for pharmaceuticals. With stricter quality control and advancing automation, personnel who possess high GMP knowledge and can handle machine operations and data management will be in demand.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Management/Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Clean Room Work Procedures / Creation and Management of Manufacturing Records / Dissolution Temperature and Time Management / Raw Material Weighing / Stirrer/Mixer Operation / Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
Recommended Skills
GMP Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Quality Control (Basic Knowledge) / Reading English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors can affect product quality and safety. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not highly required. |
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