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Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to analyze foods.

Food Scientists use scientific methods to study and analyze foods. They research the nutritional content, food safety, and the ways foods are processed and distributed.

Wages	$40.50 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Culinary Science/Culinology Food Science
On the Job	Work Activities Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems. Confer with clients to exchange information. Research methods to improve food products. Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures. Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards. Test quality of materials or finished products. Evaluate new technologies or methods. Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Career Pathways	Science and Mathematics
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