Blood Researcher
けつえきけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Research position that analyzes the structure, function, and pathology of blood at the molecular and cellular levels, developing new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Description
Blood researchers are specialists who analyze the physiological characteristics and pathologies of blood components using molecular biology and cell biology techniques. They mainly employ experimental techniques such as sample preparation, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, and next-generation sequencing to investigate coagulation mechanisms, hematopoiesis processes, and the mechanisms of blood disorders. They are involved in a wide range from basic research to clinical research, aiming to develop new diagnostic markers and therapeutic drugs, and apply them to regenerative medicine. They disseminate knowledge through conference presentations, paper writing, and collaborative research, and may collaborate with clinicians and pharmaceutical companies.
Future Outlook
With the aging society and advances in personalized medicine, the importance of blood research is increasing, and demand is expanding along with developments in regenerative medicine and cancer immunotherapy.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has initiative / Has patience
Work Style
Affiliated with University Research Institution / Conference Trips / International Collaborative Research / Team Research / Working at Pharmaceutical Company Research Institute
Career Path
Graduate Student (Master's/PhD) → Postdoc Researcher → Researcher → Chief Researcher/Research Leader → Professor/Associate Professor → Pharmaceutical Company Researcher
Required Skills
Cell Culture / Data Analysis / Experimental Planning / Microscopy Observation / Molecular Biology Techniques
Recommended Skills
Animal Experiments / Flow Cytometry / Programming (Python, R) / Proteomics Analysis / Reading and Writing English Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because they analyze complex research data and perform hypothesis verification. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in sample preparation and data analysis. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because they are required to proactively advance research tasks and produce results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because they need to continuously learn and utilize new technologies and papers. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they need to meticulously design experiments and research plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because they must solve unexpected problems during experiments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves standing work in the laboratory, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- PhD (Science/Medicine)
Aliases
- Hematologist
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