JobSOC 19-4013

Food Science Technicians

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

10 programs

Agricultural and Food Products Processing01.0401
Food Science01.1001
Food Technology and Processing01.1002
Brewing Science01.1003
Zymology/Fermentation Science01.1005
Food Science and Technology, Other01.1099
Biology/Biological Sciences, General26.0101
Biochemistry26.0202
Microbiology, General26.0502
Chemistry, General40.0501

02.

Draws on

Food Production3.8 of 5
Production and Processing3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.