ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct experimental research for the purpose of establishing enzyme-based processes for small-molecule pharmaceuticals, and promote process development in collaboration with research teams in Japan, customers, and external resources. • This position is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting experimental research. Specific responsibilities include enzyme screening, development of enzyme-based processes, enzyme engineering through genetic engineering, development of cultivation methods using genetically modified microorganisms, development of analytical methods, scale-up studies utilizing external resources, and evaluation of new enzyme-related technologies. In addition, this position collaborates closely with internal R&D personnel, customer-facing staff, experimental equipment suppliers, raw material suppliers, and external technical service providers to execute experimental research effectively. • As necessary, this position conducts technical supports for the production. • Under the direction of the supervisor, this position conducts research and information gathering related to R&D projects, including regulatory requirements, scientific literature, technical journals, seminars, customer interviews, and trade shows. • This position also promotes the exploration, evaluation, and introduction of new enzyme-related technologies for future application. • Through technical presentations to customers and technical presentations at seminars and conferences, this position promotes technical capabilities and supports the acquisition of new projects. • This position supports sales personnel by providing technical advice and proposing solutions to customer issues and challenges related to enzyme-based processes. • Based on customer feedback, this position collaborates with R&D personnel as well as Sales and Marketing teams to advance the development of enzyme-based processes. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization. • Keep supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities. • Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the work place, complying with company’s policies and procedures. • Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable for department and job duties as appropriate. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or Management.