Visual Inspector, Hikari Site/光工場バイアル、注射剤の目視検査員, GSQ (契約社員)

Role summary

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This role performs visual inspection of vials and injectable products at Takeda’s Hikari Plant in Japan. Responsibilities typically include examining containers for particles, cracks, leakage, fill-level problems, labeling defects, and other quality issues; recording inspection results; following standard operating procedures; and complying with GMP, safety, hygiene, and data-integrity requirements. Candidates should have careful eyesight, strong concentration, good manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repetitive work accurately. Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, visual inspection, cleanroom operations, or quality control is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work reliably as part of a shift-based production team, maintain strict documentation standards, promptly report abnormalities, and meet demanding quality and productivity expectations.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1781, it develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. Takeda operates research, manufacturing, and commercial facilities worldwide and serves patients in more than 80 countries and regions. Its manufacturing network produces medicines under rigorous quality and regulatory standards, with strong emphasis on patient safety, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility. The Hikari Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture is one of Takeda’s important Japanese manufacturing sites, producing injectable and other pharmaceutical products. Employees working there are expected to follow validated procedures, GMP requirements, workplace safety rules, and Takeda’s commitment to integrity and quality.

Working in Japan

Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, engineering, logistics, and hospitality. Hikari is in Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Japan’s main island of Honshu, and provides a quieter coastal lifestyle than Tokyo or Osaka. Living costs are generally moderate, although a car may be useful for commuting and daily errands. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect for procedures, and careful communication. Foreign applicants usually need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; contract employment may require appropriate residence status and documented qualifications. Relocating involves securing housing, registering at the local municipal office, enrolling in health insurance and pension systems, and arranging tax and banking matters. Basic Japanese is highly beneficial, especially in manufacturing, safety, and daily life. Confirm visa eligibility, contract terms, transportation, housing support, and shift arrangements directly with Takeda before accepting an offer.