Food Science Technicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Prepare or incubate slides with cell cultures.
2. 02Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
3. 03Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
4. 04Monitor and control temperature of products.
5. 05Analyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables.
6. 06Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
7. 07Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing.
8. 08Examine chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material, using a microscope.
9. 09Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
10. 10Train newly hired laboratory personnel.
11. 11Provide assistance to food scientists or technologists in research and development, production technology, or quality control.
12. 12Supervise other food science technicians.

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