Pesticide Production Technician
のうやく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
Specialized technical position that develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for pesticide compounds, achieving mass production that meets quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Description
Pesticide production technicians design and optimize chemical processes for mass-producing pesticide active ingredients, and perform scale-up from pilot plants to commercial plants. They handle a wide range of tasks including raw material selection, setting reaction conditions, developing separation and purification methods, operating manufacturing equipment, quality analysis, cost management, safety and health management, and compliance with environmental regulations. They collaborate with R&D departments, quality assurance departments, and equipment maintenance departments to create manufacturing procedures and operation manuals, troubleshoot issues, and conduct improvement activities to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Future Outlook
With strengthening environmental regulations and advances in sustainable agriculture technology, demand is increasing for energy-saving and low-environmental-impact process development. Collaboration with biopesticides and digital monitoring technologies will be key growth areas in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Junior Technician → Process Technician → Senior Process Technician → Manufacturing Technology Manager → Plant Manager / Technical Department Head
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Reaction Process Design / Manufacturing Management / Process Simulation / Safety and Health Management / Scale-up Technology / Separation and Purification Technology
Recommended Skills
Automation Technology / Data Analysis / Project Management / Technical English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is required to optimize complex chemical reactions and process conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed because minor changes in conditions directly affect product quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning motivation is important due to changes in technologies and regulations for new pesticides. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Required for yield calculations and numerical management of quality standards. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan pilot tests and mass production schedules and manage timelines is required. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify and address causes of manufacturing troubles or yield reductions is essential. |
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