How do they match: Chemists

  • Food Chemist
  • Food Processing Chemist
  • Laboratory Technician

  • Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
  • Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
  • Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Manage scientific or technical project resources.
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Research methods to improve food products.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.