- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Food Scientists and Technologists spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Inductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Food Scientists and Technologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Chemistry, Biology, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.
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Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing and Building Teams
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Documenting/Recording Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Selling or Influencing Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Number Facility
Originality
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Auditory Attention
Response Orientation
Multilimb Coordination
Depth Perception
Reaction Time
Trunk Strength
Manual Dexterity
Rate Control
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Chemistry
Biology
Production and Processing
Mathematics
Food Production
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Physics
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Psychology
Law and Government
Sales and Marketing
Clerical
Mechanical
Personnel and Human Resources
Design
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Public Safety and Security
Foreign Language
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Philosophy and Theology
Medicine and Dentistry
Building and Construction
History and Archeology
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
Hawaii
$121,310
New Jersey
$89,960
Massachusetts
$80,410
Kansas
$72,570
Minnesota
$70,970
New York
$67,800
Kentucky
$65,990
Michigan
$65,900
California
$64,780
Maryland
$63,740
Pennsylvania
$63,700
Missouri
$61,690
Iowa
$61,470
Idaho
$61,120
Wisconsin
$58,410
Colorado
$58,390
Washington
$57,890
Ohio
$57,270
South Carolina
$56,460
Utah
$54,500
Illinois
$54,390
Vermont
$54,360
Florida
$54,240
Nebraska
$53,170
North Dakota
$53,050
Oregon
$50,600
Puerto Rico
$49,880
Texas
$49,660
Indiana
$49,310
Tennessee
$48,930
Oklahoma
$48,770
Georgia
$46,800
Mississippi
$46,560
South Dakota
$45,950
Arkansas
$45,820
Virginia
$44,390
North Carolina
$43,240
Arizona
$42,310
Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Active Listening
Speaking
Coordination
Time Management
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Negotiation
Quality Control Analysis
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Science
Mathematics
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Operation Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Equipment Selection
Work Values
Achievement
Support
Recognition
Working Conditions
Relationships
Independence
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Persistence
Self Control
Leadership
Independence
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Sitting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Level of Competition
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Public Speaking
Degree of Automation
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Consequence of Error
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree