How do they match: Food Science Technicians

  • Dairy and Food Lab Assist
  • Dairy and Food Laboratory Assistant
  • Food Safety and QA Manager
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
  • QA and Safety Manager
  • Quality Assurance and Safety Manager

  • 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.

  • Compute moisture or salt content, percentages of ingredients, formulas, or other product factors, using mathematical and chemical procedures.
  • Examine chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material, using a microscope.
  • Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.

  • Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
  • Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
  • Record research or operational data.