Oil Formulation Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
The oil formulation worker is a job that performs compounding, manufacturing, and quality control of liquid pharmaceutical preparations (suspensions, syrups, injections, etc.). Handles weighing, dissolution, mixing, filtration, aseptic filling, etc., and follows strict procedures based on GMP.
Description
Oil formulation workers are specialists who manufacture liquid pharmaceutical preparations, mainly handling production lines for suspensions, syrups, drip injections, etc. Work is conducted based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Management Standards), consisting of processes such as raw material weighing, dissolution and mixing operations, heating/cooling, filtration/sterilization, aseptic filling, and packaging. It also includes quality assurance tasks such as recording pH, viscosity, temperature control during manufacturing, and quality inspection data. Equipment operated includes stirrers, reaction vessels, filtration devices, filling machines, etc., and equipment cleaning/sterilization (CIP/SIP) is also performed. Much of the work is in cleanroom environments, requiring high hygiene management and safety awareness.
Future Outlook
With steady growth in pharmaceutical demand, demand for manufacturing operators will continue. As automation and digitalization advance, skills in manufacturing process management using IoT and AI will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Detail-oriented / Highly responsible / Safety-conscious
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Section Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Quality Inspection / Cleanroom Operations / Formulation Skills / GMP Compliance / Mixing and Stirring Skills / Operation of Stirrers and Filtration Devices / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Equipment Maintenance / Hazardous Materials Handling / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required because even small measurement errors directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and manual labor require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few opportunities for creative thinking due to following standardized procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
Aliases
- Liquid Formulation Worker
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