Formulation Analyst (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

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Summary

A profession that conducts quality tests on pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and formulations using chemical analysis equipment and determines their quality compliance.

Description

Formulation Analysts (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) ensure the quality of pharmaceutical raw materials and formulations by conducting tests using analytical techniques such as chromatography, titration, and spectrophotometry. They perform method validation, method development, data processing and reporting of test results, SOP management for GMP compliance, and handle diverse tests including impurity tests and dissolution tests. They may also collaborate with the quality assurance department on regulatory authority inspections and improvement proposals.

Future Outlook

With the expansion of the pharmaceutical market and strengthening of regulations, the importance of quality assurance is increasing, and the demand for analytical technicians is expected to increase steadily.

Personality Traits

Analytical orientation / Cautious / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Day Shift / Laboratory Work / Shift Work / Team Work

Career Path

Junior Analytical Technician → Senior Analytical Technician → Analytical Section Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Research and Development Position

Required Skills

GMP Basic Knowledge / Gas Chromatography Operation / HPLC Operation / Spectrophotometry / Titration Analysis / Validation Knowledge

Recommended Skills

Data Analysis / English Literature Reading / GMP Internal Audit / LIMS Operation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking To interpret complex analytical data and make quality judgments.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because even small errors can greatly affect quality judgments.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis High numerical processing ability is required for quantitative analysis and data processing.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Primarily involves indoor testing work with little heavy labor.

Related Qualifications

  • Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
  • Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handler

Aliases

  • Formulation Analysis Technician
  • QC Analyst

Related Jobs

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Cosmetics Analyst
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control Officer

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