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Occupational Report
for Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
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Employment Outlook
for Food Scientists and Technologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Food Scientists and Technologists
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Food Scientists and Technologists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Food Scientists and Technologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Food Scientists and Technologists
Educational Requirements
for Food Scientists and Technologists
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Food Scientists and Technologists
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Microbiology Theory
- Apply Nutrition Research Techniques
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Convert Ideas Into Products
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
- Make Presentations
- Perform Microbiology Procedures
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use Molecular Design Principles
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Product Descriptions
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Food Scientists and Technologists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Food Scientists and Technologists
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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