Food science
If you enjoy the process of making food and delivering it to the public safely, food science may be for you!
Food science discussion guide
Teachers, this discussion guide will help you talk with your students about careers in Food science.
Jobs in food science are expected to grow by 10% by 2020. Food scientists are leaders in food production and processing, quality assurance and control, technical representation in the sale and marketing of foods, food product development, food science research, and regulation and enforcement of food laws.
Those who work in Food Science careers may enjoy developing and/or improving food products, improving consumer food products on the grocery shelves, and discovering new food sources and preservation methods to feed the world. The need for trained food scientists has grown steadily in pace with consumer demands for convenient, safe and nutritious food and beverages. Check out the resources below to learn more.
Careers in Food science
- Flavor Chemist
- Food Biotechnologist
- Food Chemist
- Food Engineer
- Food Ingredient Sales
- Food Inspector
- Food Microbiologist
- Food Product Developer
- Food Safety Inspector
- Food Toxicologist
- Laboratory Director
- Market Researcher
- Meat Scientist
- Natural Products Researcher
- Packaging Specialist
- Public Health Official
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Sensory Evaluation Expert
- Sensory Scientist
- Technical Sales Representative
Related links
Companies
Nonprofits and Government Agencies
- Ohio Soybean Council
- The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- US Food and Drug Administration
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