Food Scientists and Technologists

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The typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation is a bachelor's degree.

Occupation Code: 19-1012.00
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.

Salary and Employment Data for Food Scientists and Technologists

State of Maine
Average Annual Pay: $65,550
Total Employment: 20
Projected Employment 2020: 27