Pharmaceutical Formulation Worker
いやくひんせいざいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician responsible for the process of processing and formulating the active ingredients of pharmaceuticals, performing quality control and clean room operations based on GMP.
Description
Pharmaceutical formulation workers accurately weigh raw materials such as bulk drugs and excipients, perform formulation processes including mixing, granulation, drying, tableting, coating, and filling to manufacture final products. The work complies with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Control Standards for Pharmaceuticals), is often performed in clean rooms, and requires strict quality and hygiene management. They also handle the operation and maintenance inspection of manufacturing equipment, creation of manufacturing records, visual product inspections, and sampling inspections.
Future Outlook
Job demand is stable due to an aging society and steady increase in pharmaceutical needs. With stricter quality requirements and advancing process automation, there is a growing need for advanced specialized knowledge and equipment management skills.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Pharmaceutical Formulation Operator → Senior Technician → Manufacturing Manager → Plant Manager → Quality Assurance Staff
Required Skills
Clean Room Operations / Formulation Equipment Operation / Quality Control Inspection / Weighing Operations
Recommended Skills
Aseptic Operations / English Technical Reading / Equipment Maintenance / GMP Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for accurate weighing and preventing foreign matter contamination. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows routine procedures, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
Aliases
- Formulation Operator
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
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