Synthetic Chemistry Researcher
ごうせいかがくけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
A research position that synthesizes and designs chemical substances such as organic and inorganic compounds, develops new chemical reaction pathways, and optimizes processes.
Description
Synthetic chemistry researchers analyze reaction mechanisms based on literature reviews, design synthesis routes for organic and inorganic compounds, and conduct experiments and verifications. They handle the entire process from planning experiments, preparing reagents, performing reactions, purifying and analyzing products, data analysis, to safety management. Results are presented at conferences, published in papers, and filed as patents, and they also engage in practical development through industry-academia collaborations and corporate research labs.
Future Outlook
With society's promotion of SDGs and increasing demand for bio-based chemistry, the need for synthetic chemistry researchers remains stably high, particularly with expertise in environmentally considerate process development and high-functionality materials creation becoming important in the future.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or an inquisitive mind / Has patience
Work Style
Domestic and International Business Trips for Conference Presentations / Industry-Academia Collaborative Research / Laboratory Work at Research Institute / Project-based
Career Path
Postdoc Researcher → Researcher (Doctoral Researcher) → Senior Researcher → Research Group Leader → R&D Department Manager → Director of Research Institute
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Experimental Operations / Laboratory Equipment Operation / Safety Management (Handling Chemical Substances) / Spectral Analysis
Recommended Skills
Catalyst Design / Instrumental Analysis / Process Development / Simulation Software / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze the mechanisms of synthetic reactions and design new reaction pathways. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in experimental conditions greatly affect results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is required for developing new compounds and reaction routes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire new techniques and technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | Because scheduling experiment plans and scale-ups is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is essential for investigating causes of experiment failures and process optimization. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Category 4)
Aliases
- Chemical Synthesis Researcher
- Organic Synthetic Chemist
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