FOOD SCIENTIST AND TECHNOLOGISTS

INTRODUCTION

• Stable job
• I have the aptitude for it
• Fun

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 4-5 years.
• Few programs to study for.

JOB SKILLS, TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Verbal abilities, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics/Science
• Independence, Relationships and Recognition, etc.
• CP-FS, NRFSP

EARNINGS

• Hourly Wages: $30.54
• Median Wages(2012): $27.92
• $58,070 annual

RELATED OCCUPATIONS-CROSSWALK

• Agricultural Engineer
• Biochemical Engineer
• Hydrologists
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

EMPLOYMENT

• 14,000 (2010)
• Projected Job Openings(2010-2020)- 6800
• Projected Growth(2010-2020)- Slower than average (3% to 9%)

CONCLUSION

• Learned that this job exist
• They make sure stuff is safe as well
• They actually test food and make new ideas

SOURCES

• http://www.onetonline.org/
• http://www.texascaresonline.com/