Vaccine Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Technicians)
わくちんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（せいさんぎじゅつしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position involved in the development of vaccine manufacturing processes and quality assurance, supplying safe and effective products to the market.
Description
Vaccine Manufacturing Technician (excluding Production Technicians) is a specialized technician who develops and optimizes vaccine manufacturing processes in laboratories or pilot plants. Primarily designs and evaluates processes such as antigen production through cell culture, antigen extraction and purification, concentration, and adjuvant mixing, and conducts GMP-based documentation and process validation. Collaborates with quality control and formulation development departments to ensure product quality and safety, while also advancing adaptation to new vaccine technologies such as mRNA vaccines and viral vector vaccines.
Future Outlook
Due to the threat of infectious diseases and growing interest in public health, as well as innovations such as mRNA technology, demand for vaccine manufacturing technicians is expected to increase steadily in the future. As manufacturing bases expand domestically and internationally and production diversifies, the market value of personnel with advanced process development capabilities and regulatory compliance skills will further improve.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Challenge Spirit / Excellent Communication Skills / Good Teamwork / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Associate Researcher → Process Development Technician → Senior Process Development Technician → Process Development Leader → R&D Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Aseptic Operation / Bioreactor Management / Cell Culture / GMP Document Management / Process Validation / Protein Purification
Recommended Skills
Adjuvant Addition Technology / Data Analysis / English Paper Reading / GMP Internal Audit / Process Analytical Technology / Quality Management Qualification / Viral Vector Vaccine Manufacturing / mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because detailed logical analysis is required for manufacturing process optimization and troubleshooting. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to even minute abnormalities is essential to ensure quality and safety. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | New technologies and regulatory standards change rapidly, requiring continuous learning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative processing such as data analysis and formulation ratio calculations is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Because experimental planning and phased scheduling for process development are important. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify causes of manufacturing defects or yield reductions and implement improvements is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with multiple departments such as research, quality control, and manufacturing is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily centered on cell culture and analysis work within the laboratory, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Biotechnologist Certification Exam
- GMP Internal Auditor
- QC Certification (Quality Control Certification)
Aliases
- Bioprocess Technician
- Vaccine Manufacturing Development Technician
- Vaccine Process Development Technician
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- Biopharmaceutical Researcher
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- Formulation Development Technician
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