Food Science Technicians
Code: 19-4013.00
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
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Central Laboratory Technician (CLT)
Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
QA Lab Tech (Quality Assurance Lab Technician)
QC Tech (Quality Assurance Technician)
QC Tech (Quality Control Technician)
Quality Analyst
Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
Quality Tech (Quality Technician)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
- Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
- Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Science Technicians
Salaries for a Food Science Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Food Science Technicians 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 Science Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Food Science Technicians 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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