Enzyme Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Technicians)
こうそせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（せいさんぎじゅつしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialist who develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for high-activity enzyme products using microorganisms and enzymes.
Description
Enzyme manufacturing technicians are responsible for designing and scaling up fermentation processes using microorganisms and enzymes, as well as developing and optimizing downstream purification processes using chromatography and other methods. They analyze and solve challenges associated with transitioning from laboratory scale to mass production processes, improving product yield and purity. They also handle important tasks such as quality control based on GMP/GLP, cost management, and process monitoring. While collaborating with other departments at company research institutes and manufacturing sites, they contribute to the exploration and commercialization of new enzymes.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected with the expansion of the biotechnology market. From the perspective of environmental and sustainable chemistry, opportunities for enzyme utilization are increasing, and the need for advanced process development technicians is growing.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at teamwork / Has a desire for improvement / Meticulous
Work Style
Day Shift / Lab Work / Research and Development / Shift Work
Career Path
Research and Development Assistant → Trial Scale Engineer → Process Development Engineer → Process Development Leader → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Bioproactor Operation / Chromatography / Downstream Purification / Enzyme Activity Measurement / Fermentation Process Design
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading / GMP/GLP Knowledge / Statistical Analysis Software / Strain Improvement Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Data analysis is necessary for optimizing fermentation conditions and purification processes |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for trace analysis and quality inspection |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Exploration of new enzymes and acquisition of latest technologies are required |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative evaluation and analysis of reaction rates and yields are necessary |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for planning experiments and scale-up |
| Problem Solving | Essential for troubleshooting during manufacturing and process improvement |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly lab work with little heavy labor |
Aliases
- Enzyme Process Engineer
- Enzyme Technician
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