How do they match: Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Technical Director
  • Product Development Manager
  • Product Development Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Technician
  • Swine Technician

  • Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
  • Confer with process engineers, plant operators, flavor experts, and packaging and marketing specialists to resolve problems in product development.
  • Demonstrate products to clients.
  • Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
  • Develop new food items for production, based on consumer feedback.
  • Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to government and industry standards.

  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Develop specifications for new products or processes.
  • Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Research methods to improve food products.
  • Test quality of materials or finished products.