Food Scientists and Technologists
Onet Code:
19-1012.00
Major Group:
Life Physical and Social Science Occupations 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.
Common Job Titles for this Occupation:
Food Technologist, Food Scientist, Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager), Product Development Manager, Research and Development Director (R & D Director), Research and Development Manager (R & D Manager), Research Scientist, Product Development Scientist, Technical Director, Compliance Coordinator
