Food Science Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Chemistry
4.3
Production and Processing
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Biology
3.8
Food Production
3.8
English Language
3.7
Mathematics
3.7
Administrative
3.2
Education and Training
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Engineering and Technology
2.3
Administration and Management
2.2
Public Safety and Security
2.1
Law and Government
2.0
Mechanical
2.0
Personnel and Human Resources
1.9
Physics
1.9
Telecommunications
1.6
Communications and Media
1.4
Sales and Marketing
1.4
Design
1.4
Transportation
1.4
Economics and Accounting
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Building and Construction
1.3
Foreign Language
1.2
Psychology
1.2
History and Archeology
1.1
Medicine and Dentistry
1.1
Sociology and Anthropology
1.0
Geography
1.0
Philosophy and Theology
1.0
Fine Arts
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.1
Oral Expression
4.0
Near Vision
3.9
Written Comprehension
3.8
Written Expression
3.8
Deductive Reasoning
3.6
Inductive Reasoning
3.6
Problem Sensitivity
3.5
Visual Color Discrimination
3.3
Speech Recognition
3.3
Speech Clarity
3.3
Information Ordering
3.1
Category Flexibility
3.1
Flexibility of Closure
3.1
Perceptual Speed
3.1
Selective Attention
3.1
Mathematical Reasoning
3.0
Number Facility
3.0
Fluency of Ideas
2.9
Visualization
2.8
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.8
Finger Dexterity
2.8
Control Precision
2.8
Time Sharing
2.6
Far Vision
2.6
Manual Dexterity
2.5
Originality
2.4
Reaction Time
2.3
Trunk Strength
2.3
Auditory Attention
2.3
Memorization
2.1
Speed of Closure
2.1
Rate Control
2.1
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.0
Stamina
1.9
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Multilimb Coordination
1.8
Gross Body Coordination
1.8
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.8
Depth Perception
1.8
Response Orientation
1.5
Speed of Limb Movement
1.4
Static Strength
1.4
Dynamic Strength
1.4
Extent Flexibility
1.4
Glare Sensitivity
1.3
Sound Localization
1.3
Explosive Strength
1.1
Peripheral Vision
1.1
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Realistic
5.6
Conventional
5.0
Investigative
4.5
Enterprising
2.0
Social
1.7
Artistic
1.3