Ranked #402 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 分析化学技術者
Key skills
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Science
4.6
Writing
4.5
Speaking
4.5
Active Listening
4.4
Instructing
4.3
Equipment Selection
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Chemistry
3.8
Engineering and Technology
2.3
Administrative
2.1
Mathematics
1.8
Physics
1.8
Biology
1.8
Production and Processing
1.6
English Language
1.5
What the work involves
Analyzing Data or InformationProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionMathematical Reasoning
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
第一種作業環境測定士
第二種作業環境測定士
１級化学分析技能士 National license
２級化学分析技能士 National license
環境計量士
環境測定分析士１級
環境測定分析士２級
環境測定分析士３級
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience, licenses)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.