Pharmaceutical Finishing Worker
いやくひんしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes pharmaceuticals into final product forms such as tablets, capsules, and liquid preparations, and performs filling, coating, packaging, etc.
Description
Pharmaceutical Finishing Workers process raw materials compounded in the formulation process into final product shapes such as tablets, capsules, and liquid preparations, and carry out a series of processes up to filling, coating, and packaging. They work in a clean room environment, strictly following standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on GMP to ensure quality and safety. They operate tableting machines, capsule filling machines, coating equipment, packaging machines, etc., and are also responsible for equipment inspection and cleaning. They create manufacturing records, manage lot traceability, and detect and remove defective products. They collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and security departments to advance production smoothly.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing pharmaceutical demand accompanying an aging society and the expansion of generic drugs. While digitalization and automation technologies will improve operational efficiency, personnel capable of ensuring manufacturing quality will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clean Room Work / Indoor Work / Pharmaceutical Company Employment / Shift
Career Path
Finishing Worker (Junior) → Finishing Worker (Senior) → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Officer (QA)
Required Skills
Clean Room Operations / Creation and Management of Manufacturing Records / Filling and Packaging Machine Operation / GMP Knowledge / Tablet Manufacturing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Communication Skills (Team) / SOP Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors can affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to frequent standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with few opportunities for innovative thinking. |
Aliases
- Pharmaceutical Formulation Operator
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