Food Science Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Food Science Technician to perform quantitative tests to ensure the quality of food and beverages. Responsibilities include monitoring product temperatures, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, and knowledge of relevant tools such as Microsoft Excel and SAS. The position calls for effective communication and the ability to conduct detailed tests, making this role vital for food safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Understanding physical and chemical properties of food or beverage products.
Ability to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests.
Knowledge of compliance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control temperature of products.
Maintain records of testing results as required.
Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Order supplies needed for laboratories.
Conduct standardized tests on food and beverages.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAS

Microsoft SQL Server

SAP software

Linux

Database software

Job description

Food Science Technician

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

Food Science Technician Responsibilities

Monitor and control temperature of products.
Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing.
Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.
Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.

What Every Food Science Technician Should Know

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Tools & Technologies Used by Food Science Technicians