Food Scientists & Technologists
Code: 19-1012.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Corporate Food Scientist
Food and Drug Research Scientist
Food Engineer
Food Safety Regulatory Manager
Food Scientist
Food Technologist
Formulator
Product Development Scientist
Research Chef
Research Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.
- Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
- Study methods to improve aspects of foods, such as chemical composition, flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Scientists & Technologists
Salaries for a Food Scientists & Technologists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Food Scientists & Technologists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Food Scientists & Technologists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Food Scientists & Technologists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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