Chemical Product Inspector
かがくせいひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that measures and analyzes the components and physical properties of chemical products to confirm whether quality and safety meet standards.
Description
Chemical product inspectors ensure the quality and safety of manufactured chemical products and their intermediates by performing sampling, pre-treatment, measurements using various analytical instruments, data recording, and evaluation. Measurement methods include titration, spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, and others, based on which they determine if the product is within specifications. They collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance departments, investigate defect causes, make improvement proposals, and play a key role in quality control.
Future Outlook
Amid increasing social demands for the safety and quality of chemical products, stable demand is expected. As analytical technologies advance, expectations for highly specialized personnel are increasing.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector → Chief Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Measurement Instrument Operation / Sample Pre-treatment
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading Ability / Quality Management Techniques (ISO) / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to accurately analyze measurement data and judge results is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary because minute errors directly affect quality judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Need to accurately handle measurement values and perform statistical processing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly involves operating existing methods, so idea generation is not highly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work, so physical load is not high. |
Aliases
- Chemical Testing Technician
- Quality Inspector
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