Is being a food science technician a good fit for you?
Does standard tests on food to check what it is made of and how it behaves, helping food scientists.
What the work involves
- Tastes or smells foods and drinks to check flavours and choose samples.
- Measures, tests and weighs bottles, cans and other containers to check hardness, strength and size.
- Keeps records of test results as required by government agencies.
- Monitors and controls the temperature of products.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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