Food Science Technician
- Ideal for those passionate about food safety and innovation in the food industry.
- Ensure food quality and safety, impacting public health and consumer satisfaction.
- Explore the science behind flavors and textures in food products.
💰 Earn $45K-$62K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
- Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.
- Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
- Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
- Monitor and control temperature of products.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Operations Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having support
- Personal relationships
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