Processing Technology Researcher (Fisheries Science)
かこうぎじゅつけんきゅうしゃ（すいさんがく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
A specialist who conducts research and development on processing methods, preservation technologies, and quality improvement for fishery products.
Description
Processing Technology Researcher (Fisheries Science) is a research position responsible for optimizing processing processes such as sterilization, drying, freezing, and packaging using fishery resources like fish and shellfish as raw materials, developing preservation technologies, and establishing quality stabilization methods. Utilizes food microbiology and chemical analysis to ensure product safety, nutritional value, and flavor retention, and handles compliance with regulations such as HACCP and GMP. Verifies applications of new materials, enzyme treatments, and biotechnology through experimental planning and data analysis, and promotes industry-academia-government collaboration and corporate in-house development projects.
Future Outlook
With strengthening food safety regulations domestically and internationally and expanding demand for functional foods, the need for fisheries processing technology researchers is increasing. Attention is also rising for environmentally friendly process development and plastic-free packaging technologies.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Has patience
Work Style
Collaborative research / Domestic and international business trips for conference presentations / Fieldwork / Remote / Research institute work
Career Path
Researcher (Postdoc) → Corporate research institute researcher → Process development manager → Technical department leader → Technical consultant
Required Skills
Chemical analysis equipment operation / Experimental design methods / Food chemistry and microbiology / Understanding of food safety standards
Recommended Skills
Applied biotechnology techniques / Polymer materials knowledge (packaging development) / Project management / Reading English literature
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is required for experimental design and data analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of trace component and microbial measurements directly impacts research outcomes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to quickly respond to new technologies and regulatory changes and acquire knowledge. |
| Problem Solving | Solving experimental failures and challenges during process scale-up is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work, so physical demands are not high. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- HACCP Supervisor
Aliases
- Aquatic Food Development Researcher
- Fisheries Processing Researcher
- Fisheries Processing Technologist
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