Food+scientist+technician

__ Job Description __


 * Food Scientists and Food Technicians work in the food and drink industry developing a wide range of products and making sure they are safe for consumers.
 * As a food scientists you would use techniques to provide accurate nutrional information for food labeling, investigate ways to keep food fresh, safe, and attrative, find ways of producing food more quickly and more cheaply, and test the safety and quality of the food.
 * As a food technician you would pan the manufacturing of food and drink products. You're duties would constist of working on newly discovered ingredients to invent new recipes and ideas,modifying foods for example creating fat-free products, conducting experiments and producing sample products, and designing the processes and machinerary for making products in large quantities.
 * You would often work 9am to 5pm but in some jobs shift work is common to cover production times. As a food scientist you could work in laboratories, research departments, or quality inspection and control on production lines. As a food technologist, you would often spend time in factories monitoring production processes and machinery operations, which could include travelling to warehouses, distribution centres and suppliers’ factories.

__Personality Characters__


 * Some skills you need for these jobs are:
 * An aptitude for science and math.
 * An interest in food production and preparation.
 * Strong attention to detail.
 * The ablity to work with strict hygiene rules.
 * Good communication skills, to explain ideas to other scientists and factory staff.
 * A confident approach to enforcing regulations and reporting problems.
 * The ablity to work in a team.

__ Working Conditions __


 * Food science technicians work indoors, in comfortable offices and laboratories. They work regular hours but may have to put in overtime when they are working on a particular project that requires monitoring. They may work around hazardous chemicals or toxic materials, but stringent safety and health regulations have reduced any risk of danger.

__Places Of Employment__
 * Employment for this job is everywhere. There will always be jobs open for this occupation.

__ Job Outlook __
 * The job outlook for food science technicians is expected to grow as fast as the average through the year 2014. Experts predict that the best opportunities will be in certain segments of the food-processing industry.

__ Pay Scale __


 * The median hourly salary for food science technicians is $14.29, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A standard benefit package includes health and dental insurance, 401K, and paid vacation.

__Recommended Education and Training__
 * Besides a good background in science and mathematics, a food science technician must have a thorough knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products as well as storage techniques. They must also be knowledgeable of FDA regulations and standards.
 * Education requirements to become a food science technician vary, depending on the preference of the employer. Some employers require at least two years of specialized training or an associate's degree in a related field. Other employers demand a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or a degree with a concentration of science and math courses. Several major colleges and universities offer a food science program, which would be the ideal curriculum for those interested in this field.
 * There is a voluntary certification program offered by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. To earn a certificate, an individual must pass a written examination, have a certain level of job-related experience, and undergo a supervisory evaluation.

__Citations__


 * "Food Science Technician Job Description, Career as a Food Science Technician, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job." __Job Descriptions and Careers, Career and Job Opportunities, Career Search, and Career Choices and Profiles__. 29 Apr. 2009 .
 * "Food Science Technician Job Description, Career as a Food Science Technician, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job." __Job Descriptions and Careers, Career and Job Opportunities, Career Search, and Career Choices and Profiles__. 29 Apr. 2009 .