How do they match: Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Technical Director
  • Food and Drug Research Scientist
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Manager
  • Food Safety Auditor
  • Food Safety Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research and Development Director
  • Research and Development Manager
  • Research Technician
  • Swine Technician

  • Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

  • Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
  • Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
  • Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.

  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.