Food science technician

Also known as

Laboratory technician, dairy laboratory technician, food safety quality technician, laboratory grading technician

AUT programmes

• Study Food Science - Bachelor of Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, including nights and weekends
• Usually work in laboratories, offices or factories
• Need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Measure and analyse chemical substances
• Prepare biologicial samples for analysis
• Evaluate quality of materials and products
• Study chemicals found in food
• Check quality of food products
• Research methods to improve food products
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment
• Train people in technical methods
• Record research information and data

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