Work Invironment
Where do food scientist usually work?
Laboratories and office
What is the average salary?
$83,150
What do you need to be a food scientist?
Bachelor's degree and 3 different subjects
True or False - You can travel in this job?
True
What is the biggest issue for food scientists?
Contamination in food chains
Where other do food scientists go?
Fields
What is the highest paying job?
Quality Assurance Manager
In what subjects do you need a Bachelor's degree in?
agricultural science, dietetics and nutrition
Where do food scientist mostly travel?
Farms and fields
Is collaboration important in the food industry?
Yes, It saves time and money
How stressful can being a food scientist be?
It depends in skills and situation
Example:Being in a factory can be very challenging
True or False - Salary can depend on where you live?
True
What other thing can you study that isn't agricultural science, dietetics and nutrition?
Just Food Science
What is an example of an activity that food scientists do?
Development of new food products, packaging materials, evaluating the quality of a product.
What are some other skills needed in this industry?
Math skills, Data-Analysis skills, observation skills, communication skills.
What are some benefits of the work invironment?
There are travel opportunities where you can go to different work areas
What is the starting salary?
$59K - $39K
How many years does it usually take?
4 to 5 years
How many hours do food scientist work a week?
40 or more
What is another big challenge for the food industry?
Climate Change, World hunger, food and water security.