Organometallic Compound Development Engineer
ゆうききんぞくかごうぶつかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Development Engineers
Summary
Research role leveraging knowledge of organic chemistry and metal complex chemistry to design, synthesize, and evaluate organometallic compounds, developing new catalysts and functional materials.
Description
Organometallic compound development engineers work in the interdisciplinary field combining organic and inorganic chemistry, performing molecular design, synthesis, and evaluation of metal complex catalysts and functional molecules. They analyze reaction mechanisms, select optimal ligands and metal centers to develop catalytic reactions. Using analytical instruments such as NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography, they determine structures of synthesized products, optimize reaction conditions, and iteratively evaluate catalytic activity. They also contribute to developing high-performance materials anticipated for industrial, environmental, and energy applications. Knowledge of safety management and scale-up is required.
Future Outlook
Increasing demand for high-performance catalysts and functional materials will heighten the need for expertise in organometallic compound development engineers. Demand is expected to grow with expansions into environmental and energy fields as well as life sciences applications.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Flexible and adaptable / Logical thinker / Meticulous and precise
Work Style
Corporate Research Division / Indoor Experiments / Industry-Academia Collaborative Research / Research Institute Employment
Career Path
Researcher → Senior Researcher → Project Leader → Research and Development Manager → Head of Research Division
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Safety Management / Design of Experiments / Metal Complex Synthesis Techniques / Organic Synthesis
Recommended Skills
Catalyst Evaluation Techniques / Quantum Chemical Calculations / Reading English Papers / X-ray Crystallography
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for reaction mechanism analysis and molecular design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary for precise synthesis condition management and safety assurance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for structural design of new compounds and conceptualization of catalyst functions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to quickly master new synthesis methods and analytical techniques. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are important for troubleshooting synthesis failures or investigating causes of reduced activity. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily laboratory-based work with minimal heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handling Supervisor
Aliases
- Organometallic Complex Researcher
- Organometallic Compound Development Engineer
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