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Food Science Technicians

SOC 19-4011.02

Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.

Zone 3 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Active Listening

3.6

Writing

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Science

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Quality Control Analysis

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Chemistry

3.6

English Language

3.4

Clerical

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Food Production

3.2

Education and Training

3.0

Key Tasks

1Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.

2Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.

3Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.

4Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.

5Monitor and control temperature of products.

Also Known As

Beer Brewer Biotechnician Bottle House Quality Control Technician Butter Fat Tester Central Lab Technician (CLT) Cheese Supervisor Cheese Tester Cream Tester Dairy and Food Laboratory Assistant Dairy Technologist