From Food Scientists and Technologists to …

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.

Typical skills in this occupation (O*NET)

Production and ProcessingFood ProductionChemistryReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningEnglish LanguageJudgment and Decision Making

1. Chemists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Chemistry, Science, English Language, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Speaking

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   MathematicsMonitoringComputers and Electronics

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Chemist · Air Force Civilian Career Training · Cape Canaveral, FL
   • Chemist · Department of the Air Force · Patrick Afb, FL

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2. Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   English Language, Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Writing

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Systems AnalysisSystems EvaluationTime Management

   4 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER · Naval Air Systems Command · China Lake Acres, CA
   • Supervisory Civil Engineer · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Carlsbad, CA
   • Director of Development, Technology Sector · California State University · San Jose, CA

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3. Quality Control Analysts

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Production and Processing, Reading Comprehension, Chemistry, English Language, Active Listening

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Quality Control AnalysisMonitoringAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsOperations Monitoring

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
   • Crop Technician - Plant Sciences · California State University · San Luis Obispo, CA

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4. Chemical Engineers

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Engineering and Technology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   DesignPhysicsSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationMathematics

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • ENGINEER/SCIENTIST · Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) · San Diego, CA

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5. Chemical Technicians

   Possible match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Science, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Chemistry

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   MonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control Analysis

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Research Development and Compliance Associate · California State University · Carson, CA
   • Research Technician II (TUC – Biology) · California State University · Los Angeles, CA

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Occupation data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. JOBUS modified the data for display.