AVERAGE SALARY
$50 - $100k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
1068
What is a Food Technologist
A Food Technologist has a keen interest in science and research. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- New ingredient sourcing and selecting
- Streamlining manufacturing processes
- Design and development of new and improved food packaging
- Quality assurance assessment for food products
- Nutritional property assessment of food products
- Conduct tests and trials of new food products
- Develop new drink and food products
- Measure and improve the quality of current drink and food products
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Food Technologists will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Meticulously organised with strong planning skills
- Lateral thinkers and strong problem solvers
- Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well with deadlines under pressure
- Patient, persistent and innovative
Work Experience Pathways
- Laboratory experience
- QC – Quality Assurance roles
- Food production and processing experience
- Marketing experience
- Business Management
Subject Pathways
- Home Economics
- Maths,
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
