Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Staff
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
On-site worker who conducts raw material blending to formulation, filling, and packaging of pharmaceuticals in accordance with GMP standards to ensure product quality and safety.
Description
Pharmaceutical manufacturing staff handle a series of formulation processes such as raw material weighing and blending, granulation, tableting, coating, aseptic filling, and packaging, managing to ensure products are manufactured according to specifications. They maintain manufacturing equipment and clean room environments, record operations based on SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), perform equipment cleaning and inspection, and strictly comply with GMP requirements including safety, hygiene, and prevention of foreign matter contamination. They collaborate with quality control, production management, and safety departments for troubleshooting and improvement proposals to enhance production efficiency and quality. In the long term, career advancement to manufacturing leader or process engineer is possible.
Future Outlook
Pharmaceutical demand is stably progressing, and with the expansion of biopharmaceuticals and aseptic formulations, the demand for highly skilled manufacturing technicians is increasing. While automation and robotization advance, skills as a GMP compliance professional will continue to be required.
Personality Traits
Has hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Manufacturing Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Management → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Manufacturing Equipment / Batch Record Management / Compliance with Clean Room Work Procedures / GMP Standards / Weighing and Blending Operations
Recommended Skills
Ability to Read English Literature / Basic Knowledge of Equipment Maintenance / Basic Operation of Analytical Instruments / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors can affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the need for physical stamina from wearing clean suits and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work involves following prescribed procedures, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Pharmaceutical Formulation Operator
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
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