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food technologist
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The Food Technologist manufactures food and drink products. Their role is to apply scientific and engineering principles in the research, development, production technology, processing and utilization of foods. Their responsibilities are to conduct basic research, new product research, and development of foods, develop new and improved methods and systems for food processing, study methods to improve the quality of foods, test new products in the test kitchen, and develop specific processing methods in the laboratory.

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Avg Pay: $49K
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4.9 years
$53K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.34 years
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  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Food Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,286Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Food Science And Technology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,286Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree In Food Science
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,750Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Food Science
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,750Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Dairy Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,225Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Chemistry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,847Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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