Pharmaceutical Production Operator - Personal requirements

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Skills & knowledge

Pharmaceutical production operators need to have:

  • knowledge of the product they are producing
  • knowledge of quality control and the code of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • knowledge of safety procedures and hygiene regulations
  • machine operating skills
  • writing and reporting skills
  • basic maths or science skills.

 

Personal Qualities

Pharmaceutical production operators need to be:

  • accurate, with an eye for detail
  • careful and safety-conscious
  • practical and reliable
  • able to work well in a team and unsupervised
  • adaptable
  • able to follow instructions.

 

Updated September 2009