Louis Pasteur |
Food Scientist
Job Description: Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.
Possible Job Titles: Central Lab Technician (CLT), Food Science Technician, Laboratory Assistant/Technician, Quality Analyst, Technical Services Analyst
Possible Employers: Private sector, Government, Education
Famous food scientists: Louis Pasteur (created the pasteurization process), Doug Berg (created the Starbucks Frappuchino), LLoyd Augustus Hall (revolutionized the meatpacking industry with curing).