Food scientist and technologist

Food scientist and technologist

Food scientists and technologists research new food sources and nutritional content, and develop ways to process safe and healthy food. They may create new foods and ways to preserve products.

Also known as

Food scientist, food engineer, packaging technologist, food product development technologist, food technology adviser, food quality consultant, food engineer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices, laboratories and factories
  • May work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals or bacteria
  • Need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Make sure products meet quality standards
  • Develop and improve new foods and drinks
  • Test and refine food and drink samples
  • Analyse food for nutritional content
  • Choose ingredients for recipes
  • Improve how food and drinks are made
  • Develop and improve food packaging

Salary information

$53K-$153K
LowerMost commonUpper
$53K$69K-$118K$153K

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