Glutamic Acid Production Engineer
ぐるたみんさんせいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role involving operation management and optimization of processes for mass production of glutamic acid using microbial fermentation.
Description
Glutamic acid production engineers are primarily responsible for the design, operation, and management of fermentation processes using microorganisms such as Corynebacterium glutamicum. They control pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, etc., in fermentation tanks to optimize microbial growth and metabolism, and purify the resulting fermentation broth into high-purity glutamic acid through downstream processes such as centrifugation, chromatography, and crystallization. Quality control, equipment maintenance, and safety and health management are also important tasks, achieving stable production under GMP and various regulatory compliance.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of demand for health-oriented and functional foods, and the advancement of environmentally low-burden production technologies using microorganisms, the demand for glutamic acid production engineers is stable or increasing.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Safety training required / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Process Operator → Production Engineer (Glutamic Acid) → Process Development Engineer → Technical Leader → Production Technology Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Microbial Culture / Process Control / Safety and Health Management / Sterilization Operation
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / GMP Knowledge / PLC Operation / Scale-Up Technology / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analyzing fermentation data and optimizing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in conditions greatly affect product quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | To accurately handle quantitative data such as pH and concentrations. |
| Problem Solving | Because root cause analysis and countermeasures are required when process troubles occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Plant Chief Engineer
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
- Industrial Hygienist
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Amino Acid Production Engineer
- Fermentation Engineer
- Glutamic Acid Manufacturing Engineer
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