How do they match: Food Science Technicians

  • Dairy and Food Lab Assist
  • Dairy and Food Laboratory Assistant
  • Data Control Assistant
  • Lab Assistant
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Malt Specifications Control Assistant

  • 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.

  • Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
  • Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.
  • Provide assistance to food scientists or technologists in research and development, production technology, or quality control.
  • Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.