Food scientist and technologist, Kaipūtaiao me te kaihangarau kai
Also known as
- Food scientist, food engineer, packaging technologist, food product development technologist, food technology adviser, food quality consultant, food engineer
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.
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Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$67K to $115K
Most common
$148K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Food scientists and technologists
- 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
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 packaging
You need a qualification to become a food scientist and technologist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in food science and biotechnology or similar area
You may need
- a master's degree in food science and biotechnology, food processing or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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