Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Engineers)
かくさんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialized technician who synthesizes and purifies nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA as research reagents or pharmaceutical raw materials, and manages quality.
Description
Nucleic acid manufacturing technicians synthesize and purify nucleic acid molecules such as DNA oligonucleotides, mRNA, and siRNA in large quantities as research reagents or pharmaceutical raw materials. They comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), perform aseptic operations, chromatography, HPLC purification and analysis, conduct quality testing and documentation tasks. Additionally, they support stable product supply through equipment setup, process optimization, safety management, and troubleshooting.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of the biopharmaceutical market and increasing demand for nucleic acid vaccines and therapeutics, the demand for specialized technicians is expected to remain high.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom Work / GMP Compliance / Laboratory Work / Shift Work / Team Lab
Career Path
Researcher → Quality Control Manager → Manufacturing Manager → Process Development Engineer → Technical Specialist
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Aseptic Manipulation / Experimental Protocols / GMP Compliance / Molecular Biology Techniques / Spectrophotometry
Recommended Skills
Bioinformatics Basics / Cell Culture / Equipment Maintenance / Reading English Papers / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical analysis is necessary for optimizing manufacturing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for micro-scale operations and maintaining aseptic conditions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because learning is required with the introduction of new sequences or technologies. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify causes of defects during manufacturing and devise improvement measures. |
Related Qualifications
- Bio Technician Certification Exam
- Chemical Certification (Grade 2 or higher)
- GMP Certification Training
- Quality Management Certification
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