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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 |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Food Scientists And Technologists
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Food Scientists And Technologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Food Scientists And Technologists
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.66 |
$15.87 |
$21.02 |
$24.69 |
$29.61
|
$20.96 |
$43,614 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
14.14 |
17.62 |
21.44 |
24.78 |
28.56
|
21.40 |
44,513 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
19.37 |
21.53 |
24.20 |
28.08 |
31.32
|
25.14 |
52,306 |
Data Sources and Limitations
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 one or more of the following programs:
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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