Pharmaceutical Compounder (Pharmaceuticals)
やくひんちょうごういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that weighs and mixes raw materials for pharmaceuticals, managing and manufacturing to ensure products are compounded according to specifications.
Description
Pharmaceutical compounding technicians (pharmaceuticals) handle tasks such as weighing, dissolving, and mixing raw materials based on prescriptions or manufacturing instructions to produce formulations. They work in clean rooms in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice for pharmaceuticals and quality management standards), record compounding processes, verify quality inspection data, and perform equipment cleaning and sterilization. They play an indispensable role in stable production line operation and maintaining pharmaceutical quality.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings due to increasing demand for pharmaceuticals from the aging population. Advances in IoT and automation technologies require skills in efficiency improvement and quality enhancement.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility / Values discipline
Work Style
Clean room duty / Night shifts / No remote work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Compounding Operator → Senior Compounder → Manufacturing Supervisor → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Department
Required Skills
Chemical Experiment Techniques / GMP Knowledge / Mixing Machine Operation / Precise Weighing Techniques / Understanding of Safety and Health Regulations
Recommended Skills
Clean Room Work Experience / Knowledge of Analytical Instruments / Production Data Management / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because accurate calculations of quantities and combinations of ingredients are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations can affect quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for quantity calculations and concentration settings. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
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