Crude drug manufacturing worker
せいやくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures crude drugs meeting quality standards by cleaning, selecting, drying, and extracting raw materials derived from plants or animals.
Description
Crude drug manufacturing workers produce crude drugs (medicinal plant or animal-derived raw materials) used in Kampo medicines, etc., at factories. Main processes include washing, selecting, drying, slicing (thinning), classifying, extracting, concentrating, drying, and pulverizing raw materials, and operating extraction equipment and dryers. After manufacturing, they conduct quality inspections such as HPLC, moisture measurement, and heavy metal testing, manage manufacturing records based on GMP, collaborate with manufacturing leaders and quality control departments, and support the supply of safe and stable products.
Future Outlook
Demand for Kampo medicines and crude drug products remains stable due to an aging society and growing health consciousness. Demand for personnel skilled in GMP compliance and analytical techniques is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Crude drug manufacturing staff → Manufacturing leader → Quality control staff → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Crude drug studies / Extraction equipment and dryer operation / GMP / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Analytical equipment operation / Clean room hygiene management / Forklift transport / Manufacturing record creation and management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small foreign matter contamination or weighing errors directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily consists of work based on manufacturing procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Crude drug processing worker
- Kampo medicine manufacturing worker
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