Overview:

Product Development Food Scientists research and revamp the process of canning, freezing, storing, and packaging of food.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Design, develop and test processes and processing equipment for food processing factories
• Improve quality of equipment and increase production of food products
• Create new methods and processes to preserve food and increase food manufacturing efficiency
• Source equipment for company usage
• Repair production processes that are not working properly
• Evaluate and record costs of processes and equipment
• Work with quality assurance teams to maintain food product standards
• Present and discuss processes and equipment findings with company management
• Teach and train new employees about processes and equipment
• Identify and correct quality problems
• Monitor production process to observe new opportunities
• Ensure operations are safe and effective

What education and training is required?

A master’s or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Engineering.

To pursue a career in Food Scientist:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, biology, chemistry and mathematics.

Typical Employers:

Typical employers include food production companies, government inspection agencies, colleges and universities.

Future Job Market/Outlook:

The future outlook for Food Safety is projected to be good to excellent.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

• American Meat Science Association
• American Council for Food Safety and Quality
• Institute of Food Technologist
• National Coalition for Food and Agricultural Research