Blending Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
れんごうこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles a series of manufacturing processes from raw material blending to granulation, tableting, coating, aseptic filling, etc., for pharmaceuticals, and performs quality control in accordance with GMP standards.
Description
The Blending Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) is responsible for processes such as weighing, mixing, and dissolving raw materials, granulation and drying, compression molding, coating, aseptic filling, and packaging in pharmaceutical production lines. They strictly manage operations in cleanrooms, perform document management based on batch records and SOPs, equipment cleaning and sterilization (CIP/SIP), quality inspections through sampling, and comply with GMP standards. Team collaboration is essential for production efficiency and quality maintenance, and they respond quickly to equipment issues or deviations from specifications.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the pharmaceutical market and the普及 of biopharmaceuticals, demand for manufacturing technicians is expected to remain stable and increase. As GMP compliance and aseptic manufacturing become more advanced, there will be a need for highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Manufacturing Leader → Manufacturing Process Manager → Quality Control (QC) Specialist
Required Skills
Batch Record Management / Cleanroom Work / Hygiene Management / Production Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Cleanroom Validation / English Document Reading / GMP Knowledge / Process Improvement Proposals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because minute weights or foreign matter contamination directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work in cleanrooms and wearing protective clothing. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required because multiple process operators must collaborate to run the production line. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows standardized procedures. |
Aliases
- Formulation Operator
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
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