Occupational Employment Statistics
19-4013 Food Science Technicians
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
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Minnesota
| 340 | 82 | $25.80/hr | $19.20/hr | $22.85/hr | $24.56/hr | $29.37/hr | $30.41/hr |
| Manufacturing | 280 | $23.60/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
- Provide assistance to food scientists or technologists in research and development, production technology, or quality control.
- Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing.
- Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
- Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.
- Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
- Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
- Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
- Analyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables.
- Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
- Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.