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Food Scientists and Technologists

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Agricultural and Food Scientists

Faster than average growth is expected as agricultural and food scientists develop new products using biotechnology and work to limit the negative environmental impact of agriculture. A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for most jobs in product development; a master's or Ph.D. degree is generally required for research positions. Opportunities are expected to be good.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Food Scientists and Technologists
Scientific Research and Development Services	1,640
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,490
Other Food Manufacturing	1,450
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,110
Dairy Product Manufacturing	930
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing	740
Grain and Oilseed Milling	730
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing	570
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	550
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	490

Career Video

Title: "Agriculture and Food Scientists"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Food Scientists and Technologists
Average Annual Salary	$64,170
Average Hourly Wage	$30.85
Total Employment	12,040