Chemical Reagent Manufacturing Worker
かがくやくひんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technical position that reacts, separates, and refines chemical raw materials to mass-produce chemical reagents for industrial or pharmaceutical use.
Description
Chemical reagent manufacturing workers operate and monitor plant equipment from raw material feeding through reaction, distillation, separation, purification, blending, and packaging to maintain product quality and production efficiency. They monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate using instrumentation, and quickly adjust and respond in case of abnormalities. They also perform safety management and equipment inspections according to standard operating procedures (SOP), periodic maintenance, sampling and recording of product samples, wastewater treatment, and waste management, collaborating with quality assurance and safety departments to support stable production.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and chemical products. The importance of process optimization engineers will increase in response to environmental regulations and decarbonization efforts.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Process Engineer → Production Technology Engineer → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Instrumentation / Chemical Calculations / Plant Operation / Process Parameter Monitoring / SOP Compliance
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Engineering / English Literature Reading / PLC Operation / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Understanding of GMP/GLP
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle changes affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly investigate causes and take action during abnormalities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly operates according to recipes, so novelty is low. |
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- Chemical Analysis Skills Certification
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Aliases
- Chemical Manufacturing Engineer
- Chemical Plant Operator
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