Organic Acid Production Engineer
ゆうきさんせいさんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
An engineer who develops and optimizes microbial fermentation or chemical synthesis processes for organic acids (citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, etc.) and handles manufacturing in production plants.
Description
Organic acid production engineers design and optimize mass production processes for organic acids using microbial fermentation or chemical synthesis, and manage operations in manufacturing plants. They consistently implement raw material procurement, strain selection, culture condition setting, reactor operation, downstream processing, quality analysis and management, cost evaluation, scale-up testing, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance to achieve stable production and improve product quality.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for bio-based products and sustainable manufacturing processes, demand for organic acid production engineers aiming to reduce environmental impact is on the rise. Personnel with knowledge of microbial engineering and process simulation are highly valued.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Process Engineer → Senior Process Engineer → Process Development Leader → Manufacturing Technology Manager → R&D Department Head
Required Skills
Bioprocess Reactor Management / Chemical Process Design / Fermentation Process Design / Plant Scale-up / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Catalyst Chemistry / Microbial Genetic Engineering / Process Simulation / Reading English Papers / Statistical Process Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing data and process conditions to derive optimal operating conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required for process stability and quality assurance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn knowledge about the latest technologies and microbial strains. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analytical skills are necessary for process condition optimization. |
| Problem Solving | Important for investigating causes and formulating countermeasures in the event of process failures. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Supervisor
Aliases
- Bio Organic Acid Engineer
- Organic Acid Engineer
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