Chemical Inspection Worker
やくひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses chemical analysis equipment and sensory inspection to verify the quality and standard compliance of chemical raw materials and products.
Description
Chemical inspection workers are responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured raw materials, intermediates, and final products, handling everything from sample pretreatment to quantitative and qualitative testing with analytical instruments and sensory inspections. Specifically, they perform component analysis using HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers, pH meters, titration, etc., investigate causes if out-of-specification results occur, record and report measurement data simultaneously, and perform quality management in compliance with regulatory requirements such as GMP and J-GMP.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to strengthened quality regulations for pharmaceuticals and chemical products. On the other hand, advances in analysis automation and AI-driven data analysis will require greater efficiency.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Meticulous / Motivated to improve / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom work / Indoor laboratory work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Chemical Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Staff → Research and Development Role
Required Skills
GC Operation / HPLC Operation / Spectrophotometer / Test Report Preparation / Titration Analysis / pH Measurement
Recommended Skills
GMP Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Analysis / Test Method Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for selecting analysis methods and interpreting data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for trace analysis and handling detailed measurement results. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is rarely exercised as it follows standardized procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily indoor work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Hazardous Materials Handler Type 4
- JAEA Chemical Analysis Technician Certification Exam (Basic Level)
- Quality Control Certification (Beginner Level)
Aliases
- Chemical Product Inspector
- Pharmaceutical Quality Inspector
Related Jobs
- Manufacturing Manager
- Quality Control Engineer
- Research and Development Role