Pesticide Residue Analyst
ざんりゅうのうやくぶんせきけんさいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialist who quantifies and detects pesticide residues in agricultural products and environmental samples using high-sensitivity analytical instruments, evaluates safety, confirms compliance with legal standards, and contributes to quality assurance.
Description
Pesticide residue analysts collect samples such as agricultural products, soil, water, and processed foods, perform pretreatment, extraction, and purification, and then introduce them into analytical instruments. They primarily operate gas chromatograph mass spectrometers (GC-MS) and liquid chromatographs (HPLC) to quantify pesticide types and concentrations. They evaluate compliance with legally mandated residue standards and prepare reports for quality control departments or government agencies. They also handle instrument maintenance, validation of analytical procedures, and quality assurance (QA/QC), with management of analytical accuracy and reproducibility being crucial.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable with strengthening food safety and environmental regulations. Advanced analytical technologies require highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Indoor Work / Laboratory/Factory Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Analytical Technician → Quality Control Staff → Research and Development Role → Lab Manager → Quality Assurance Department
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Data Analysis / HPLC Operation / Instrument Maintenance / Quality Control / Sample Pretreatment Techniques
Recommended Skills
ISO/IEC 17025 Understanding / Manual Preparation / Mass Spectrometry / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for optimizing analytical procedures and interpreting results. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in trace analysis affect results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because analytical instruments and test methods evolve. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accurate mathematical processing is required in quantitative analysis. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor work with low physical load. |
Aliases
- Pesticide Analyst
- Pesticide Residue Tester
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